Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of ‘Camino”?
– Camino is a Spanish word meaning “The Way”; in the Bicol language, it means “Dalan”.
2. What is the Camino de Peñafrancia Pilgrimage?
– Camino de Peñafrancia is an organized pilgrimage held in honor of Our Lady of Penafrancia.
3. When did the first Camino de Peñafrancia pilgrimage start?
– The first Camino pilgrimage started in September 2022.
4. What is the minimum requirement to get your certificate in Camino de Peñafrancia?
– To get the Camino de Peñafrancia certificate, you must have walked at least 100 kilometers total, continuously or not, on any officially recognized Camino route.
5. Do you need to bring money?
BRING MONEY!!!
Some of the pilgrims’ breakfast, lunch, and dinner are free of charge courtesy of private donors and sponsors; otherwise, if there is no donation or sponsor for that day, the meals are not provided. And you need to provide your own meal and water.
6. Do you need to register to join the pilgrimage?
Yes.
7. How much does registration cost?
The registration cost 250.00 Php. That will includes the cost of passport credentials, Camino de Peñafrancia certificate, and Camino T-shirt.
