Capelinha de Fatima Replica
Asia's first replica of the Fatima apparition chapel, a 2022 pilgrimage shrine on Tinubdan Hills in San Remigio.
The overview
About Capelinha de Fatima Replica
The Capelinha de Fatima Replica is a pilgrimage chapel in Barangay Tacup-Lambusan, San Remigio, built as a faithful reproduction of the small chapel at the Cova da Iria in Fatima, Portugal, where the Virgin Mary is said to have appeared to three shepherd children in 1917. Constructed by the Archdiocese of Cebu starting in late 2020 as part of the 500 Years of Christianity in the Philippines commemoration, it was blessed and consecrated by Archbishop Jose Palma on April 4, 2022, drawing thousands of devotees to its opening. It is recognized as the fourth replica of the original chapel built worldwide, after the United States, Brazil, and Puerto Rico, and the first in Asia. The roughly PHP 35-million project, funded jointly by the archdiocese and devotees, sits on Tinubdan Hills and includes the chapel itself, a Stations of the Cross walk, an image of Portugal's Angel of Peace, a rosary garden, and a gazebo. The elevated site also offers views over the surrounding countryside toward the coast, and has drawn visitors for sunrise viewing as well as devotion. The shrine functions as an active place of worship dedicated to spreading devotion to Our Lady of Fatima, with Masses held on-site alongside pilgrim visits.
What makes it worth it
Highlights
- Fourth Capelinha de Fatima replica worldwide, first in Asia
- Blessed and consecrated April 4, 2022 by Archbishop Jose Palma
- Built for the 500 Years of Christianity in the Philippines
- Stations of the Cross, rosary garden, and gazebo on site
- Hilltop setting popular for sunrise views
- Active pilgrimage and Mass site
- 1 Dress modestly, as it is an active place of worship. Visit early morning for cooler weather and sunrise views over the hills. Check locally for Mass schedules if you want to attend a service. Location approximate — confirm on arrival.
Wayfinder route
How to get there
From Cebu City North Bus Terminal, take a bus or van to San Remigio (~3 hours, ~91 km). From the poblacion, take a habal-habal or private vehicle to Barangay Tacup-Lambusan and Tinubdan Hills (~13 km, roughly 20-30 minutes).
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Entrance Fee
Free
Opening Hours
Daylight hours; confirm Mass schedule locally
Duration
1-2 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Best Time to Visit
Early morning for sunrise and cooler temperatures
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