La Virgen de Guadalupe
La Virgen de Guadalupe is a significant religious figure in Mexico, representing the Virgin Mary. She is celebrated for her appearance to Juan Diego, an indigenous man, in 1531 on the hill of Tepeyac. This event is considered a pivotal moment in the spread of Catholicism in Mexico and symbolizes the blending of indigenous and Spanish cultures.
Her image is depicted as a young woman with dark skin, wearing a blue mantle adorned with stars. The feast day of La Virgen de Guadalupe is celebrated on December 12, attracting millions of pilgrims to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City.