Camino de Santiago

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Walk El Camino de Santiago May 22 - June 3, 2026

For more than 1,000 years, pilgrims have walked the Camino de Santiago, the “Way of St. James,” to the shrine of the Apostle at Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, Spain. Join us to experience the most interesting sections of the Camino. Daily, invigorating walks will range from approximately 3-5 miles. Conclude with Mass at the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, where the traditional incense-burning ceremony will be performed. 

Why Walk the Camino?

Statue of apostle Saint James

ONLINE EXHIBIT

Explore an online exhibit of the legendary origin of the Camino de Santiago (Way of Saint James) and the various routes leading to the Apostle's tomb.

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Santiago de Compostela Cathedral Interior

ONLINE GUIDE

Created by Amelia Kennedy ’20 PhD and Burton Westermeier ’22 PhD this digital guide 
brings one of the world's best-known pilgrimage routes to life...

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Shell on path to Camino de Santiago

ARTICLE

You are about to take part in more than a thousand years of history and tradition associated with the Camino de Santiago. The Camino will become a...

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Camino de Santiago in 4K

Pilgrims walking along way of St. James

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Whether you chose to walk the Camino de Santiago to overcome the death of a close friend or loved one, you lost your job or sold a business, you were...

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Sunset on the Camino de Santiago

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The Camino is a trip of a lifetime - it brought us incredibly diverse experiences, gave us the opportunity of meeting amazing people, and, of course...

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Santiago de Compostela Cathedral

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Enjoy a virtual walk through the city of Santiago de Compostela. Explore the Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, Franco Street, Praterias Square, and more.

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Articles and Documentaries

Small statue of Saint James on Camino de Santiago

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These are the highlights of the story of the apostle James, also known as James the son of Zebedee, or James the brother of John, or Boanerges...

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Walking the Camino de Santiago

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Even though Jerusalem, Rome, and Santiago have been the three great destinations for pilgrims since the Middle Ages, the Camino de Santiago (Way of...

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