Pilgrim networks of the holy shrine of Esquipulas, Guatemala. From: Journal of Cultural Geography | Date: September 22, 2002| Author: Horst, Oscar H.; Hunter, John M.; Thomas, Robert N. | COPYRIGHT 2002 Popular Press. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

ABSTRACT. The Shrine of the Black Christ of Esquipulas, Guatemala, attracts over one million pilgrims annually. This research reveals major pilgrim source areas and identifies key variables associated with pilgrim movement to the shrine. Four data sets were obtained by interviewing pilgrims at the shrine. In major pilgrim source areas, religious leaders and transportation agents were visited throughout Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras. Over 60% of the pilgrims originate in Guat...

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