Santuario de Guadalupe (Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe), Santa Fe

The Santuario is a big deal in Santa Fe, not just for its historical significance but also as a spot for performances. Back in the late 1700s, some seriously dedicated Franciscan missionaries slapped together this place with walls so thick you could practically live in them. It's the oldest shrine in the U.S. dedicated to none other than the Queen of the Americas herself.

Our Lady of Guadalupe is like the Beyoncé of the Catholic world – basically another name for the Virgin Mary. Legend has it, she made a grand entrance in 1531, pulling off five surprise appearances for a Mexican farmer. She even convinced him to pester the archbishop to build her a fancy new church. To prove she meant business, she made roses bloom in the most unlikely spots and even threw in a miracle healing for good measure. Needless to say, the archbishop was convinced.

Inside, there's this mesmerizing painting of the apparition saga, done by José de Alzibar, one of Mexico's finest colonial painters. They still do masses here, and if you're up for a bit of time travel, pop into the museum for a peek at relics from the Santuario's past lives. Think Greek-style columns, fancy Italian Renaissance, and enough Mexican baroque art to make your head spin.