La Virgen del Ahuahuete is believed to have originated several centuries ago in Chalma, State of Mexico, a region long known for its deep spiritual traditions. The devotion emerged as a blend of indigenous beliefs and Catholic faith, centered around the sacred ahuehuete tree — a symbol of life, endurance, and divine presence. The shrine, located near the famous Santuario del Señor de Chalma, has drawn pilgrims for hundreds of years, making Chalma one of Mexico's oldest and most revered pilgrimag