La Gruta de la Paz: A Natural and Spiritual Treasure

Discover the beauty and spiritual significance of La Gruta de la Paz in Cantón Montúfar. Located 193.2 km from Quito at 2,468 meters above sea level, this unique rock formation captivates visitors with its stunning stalactites and stalagmites, carved by the Apaquí River.

The grotto, surrounded by rich geological history and mollisol soils, intertwines with the area’s ancestral chiefdoms and the Mercedarian order. In 1819, the first worship of the Virgin of Mercy was established here, leading to its religious importance. The grotto became a pilgrimage site, with a sculpture of Our Lady of Peace installed in 1911.

Today, La Gruta de la Paz is the National Marian Sanctuary, attracting visitors for its natural beauty and spiritual significance. Come and experience the peace and majesty of this sacred place!