Finding Guadalupe in Santa Fe's Murals, Tiles, and Street Art
A guided walk that reads Santa Fe's history through its murals, tiles, and statues of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
The operator calls her Lupita, and the whole walk is built around finding her. Over one morning the guide stops at about a dozen art installations, murals, sculptures, and tiles that carry her image, and tells the story behind each one, from colonial pieces to street art that a 2025 traveler described as both city approved and "impulsively created."
Recent reviews name the guide as Gustavo, who signs his replies Gustavo MC. Travelers describe a history walk told through one image, and devout and secular guests both report getting something from it. A 2025 visitor wrote that the information "was presented from a nondenominational point of view," and a 2024 visitor wrote that "believers and skeptics, locals and visitors alike enjoyed it."
Departures are Tuesday and Saturday at 9:30 AM. The booking form prices youth 12 to 17 and seniors 65 and up below the adult fare, and lists children under 12 at no charge when booked with an adult. Cancel at least 24 hours ahead for a full refund.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Walking Tour in Santa FeGuided walk in English or Spanish · Tuesdays and Saturdays at 9:30 AM · Full refund up to 24 hours aheadwww.viator.comThe Walk Starts at the MMIWG Lupita Mural
The listing sets the meeting point in front of what it calls the MMIWG Lupita mural, on the old Warehouse 21 building on Paseo de Peralta, across the street from the Santa Fe Farmers' Market. MMIWG stands for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, and the operator's photo of the mural shows Guadalupe with a red handprint across her mouth.
A 2024 visitor from Canada wrote about learning on the tour that families in this community are searching for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.
The Farmers' Market Pavilion across the street holds a hanging image the operator describes as a colonial Lupita. A 2023 traveler suggested stopping at the market first and walking with a coffee and a pastry. The market runs Saturdays year-round from 8 AM to 1 PM. Its Tuesday market runs May 5 through December 22 in 2026, with the same hours, so the market-first plan works on Tuesdays only until then.
A Bronze Statue, a Shrine, and Carlos Cervantes
The operator's photos place one stop at the Santuario de Guadalupe, where a tall bronze statue of Our Lady stands outside. A 2025 visitor wrote that the group "spent a lot of time at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe." The shrine's website lists the Santuario and its gift shop open Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM, for anyone who wants to see the interior after the walk.
The other thread is Carlos Cervantes, a Chicano muralist whose Guadalupes appear at Alto Street Park, in Barrio Analco, and on other walls along the route. Several travelers single out the time spent on his life and work. One 2026 group ran into Cervantes himself on the walk, and the guide's reply called it a first.
Between those stops the route passes tiles set into house walls, including one at the Larribas Vecindad compound on Irvine Street, and travelers mention walking through the Guadalupe neighborhood and the old barrio.
Plan on More Than Two Hours on Foot
The listing shows 3 hours and 15 minutes. The operator's description inside the listing calls it a 2-hour walk, and a 2025 traveler said the tour lasted over three hours. Plan the morning around the longer figure.
The listing also marks the walk suitable for all fitness levels and stroller friendly, next to a note that it is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Travelers describe it differently. A 2025 visitor wrote that "It would not be easy for anyone with mobility issues or young children," a June 2026 reviewer said the tour calls for a capable walker, and a September 2026 reviewer wished there were transport for older or disabled guests.
Weigh the listing's easy-fitness tag against what walkers report: a long morning on city streets, with no vehicle between stops. A 2024 traveler advised bringing a hat and water.
Bring a Camera, and Help Spot the Next One
Photos are part of the plan. The listing encourages taking pictures and video, and the guide offers to help with a DSLR, mirrorless, or phone camera. Shared images go under the hashtag #whereslupita.
The listing says each stop, planned or not, is a chance to photograph her, and the operator's photo captions thank guests for spotting a Lupita the guide had not seen before. Street pieces come and go, and the operator notes one Lupita calaca that only the first person on the tour ever saw.
The walk runs in English or Spanish, and the listing adds that the guide is "fluent in Spanglish." A 2024 visitor, there with a mother-in-law visiting from Chihuahua, Mexico, wrote that he spoke in English and Spanish.
📍 Meet in front of the MMIWG Lupita mural on the old Warehouse 21 building on Paseo de Peralta, across the street from the Santa Fe Farmers' Market, for the 9:30 AM start. If you drive, the city's underground Railyard Municipal Garage at 503 Camino de la Familia charges USD 1 for the first hour and USD 2 for each hour after, up to USD 12; pay at the station before driving out, since cash is not accepted. Wear shoes for a long walk, carry water and a hat, and keep your camera ready for the next Lupita.