Niñopa, Mexico City

#262 among attractions in Mexico City

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The Niñopa or Niñopan is the most venerated image of the Child Jesus in the Mexico City borough of Xochimilco. It was created over 430 years ago in the San Bernardino monastery, as part of evangelization efforts. Since then it has been in the possession of the community. Rather than being kept in the parish church it is in the custody of a sponsor or mayordomo, whose family is in charge of the many festivities and traditions associated with the image for a year. These include taking care of the image proper along with taking the image to church and to visit the sick. It also includes sponsoring many parties especially on certain dates such as Candlemas and Day of the Child on April 30. ()

Local name: Niñopan Coordinates: 19°15'47"N, 99°6'8"W

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Niñopa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cuicuilco, Estadio Azteca, Museo Diego Rivera-Anahuacalli, Museo Dolores Olmedo.

5.8 miNW
City, Museum, Archaeological museum
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4.2 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
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4.9 miNW
Grand museum with pre-Hispanic artwork
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1.5 miW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Museo Dolores Olmedo, Mexico City
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3.4 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
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6.1 miNW
Museum, Science museum, Observatories and planetariums
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1.5 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
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6.5 miNW
Museum, Modern art museum, Art museum
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5.6 miN
Archaeological site, Park
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~80 ftNE
Church
San Bernardino de Siena Church, Mexico City
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4.1 miN
Zoo with coyotes and other animals
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