{"id":6778,"date":"2022-02-24T04:02:12","date_gmt":"2022-02-24T04:02:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/?p=6778"},"modified":"2023-09-01T13:11:14","modified_gmt":"2023-09-01T13:11:14","slug":"15-reasons-to-travel-to-chimayo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/15-reasons-to-travel-to-chimayo\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Reasons to Travel to Chimayo"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Chimayo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Chimayo.jpg 500w, https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Chimayo-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Chimay\u00f3 pepper is a landrace variety of the Capsicum annuum species. The pepper is named after the town of the same name in New Mexico. About 200 hectares are harvested annually. Besides Hatch peppers, Chimay\u00f3s are considered to be the best chiles in the state. However, you may want to know more about them before you buy them. They have a unique flavor and are best eaten fresh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The village has a long history. During the 16th century, it was believed that a crucifix grew on a hill near the Santa Cruz River. The locals eventually followed the light and found a cross with a dark-skinned Jesus. Later, a small chapel was built in the village to house this crucifix. The story of the crucifix became interwoven with indigenous beliefs, and many people said the earth at Chimayo had healing properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, the santuario is the most important place in Chimayo. It is the place to go for pilgrimage. The locals gathered here to pay homage to the crucifix. In fact, the crucifix was originally taken to the church in Santa Cruz but mysteriously returned to Chimayo. The story of the crucifix eventually came to be intertwined with indigenous beliefs. Among them, the earth from the hot springs was said to have healing properties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A man from Chimayo spotted a light in the hills near the Santa Cruz River. He followed the light and discovered a crucifix bearing a dark-skinned Jesus. After the discovery of the crucifix, a small chapel was built in Chimayo to house it. The story of the crucifix became intertwined with the indigenous beliefs. The earth is believed to possess magical healing powers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ancestors of the people in the area have remained in the area. The first settlers arrived in the mid-17th century. The people of the area still live in this part of the country. The city of Chimayo is situated in the heart of the Santa Cruz River and is home to 33 prehistoric sites. A few of these sites were built for a religious purpose but, today, the ruins of these ancient civilizations are a source of healing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a visitor, it is customary to bring a small donation and an offering. Usually, this is a picture or a rosary, but a picture of a loved one can also be a suitable offering. It is customary to bring a small container of holy dirt to the temple. Indre and Mehdi Ali later perform a simple field test to determine the presence of the crucifix. It is believed that this is the source of healing energy in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is not hard to get a taste of Chimayo chile. It is a heirloom chile grown in the Chimayo Valley in northern New Mexico. Its incredibly unique flavor comes from the meticulous selection of the chiles over centuries. Its red enchilada sauce is very tasty. It is also delicious when made into a sauce or served with a spicy dish. It has a nutty flavor and is the perfect complement to any dish.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Chimay\u00f3 pepper is a landrace variety of the Capsicum annuum species. The pepper is named after the town of the same name in New Mexico. About 200 hectares are harvested annually. Besides Hatch peppers, Chimay\u00f3s are considered to be the best chiles in the state. 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