Please note: This is a virtual geocache and there is no container to find. You must visit this location in person and complete the logging tasks found near the bottom of this page in order to claim a find.
The Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine is a Roman Catholic shrine dedicated in 2022 to an Oklahoma-born priest, missionary, and martyr. The shrine, which now serves as the largest Catholic church in Oklahoma, a museum, and a pilgrimage site.
On the Western edge of the massive 52-acre property is Tepeyac Hill. This hill stands out as a unique backdrop to I-35 travelers. It is a stark deviation to the normally flat Oklahoma terrain. Tepeyac Hill was built as a re-creation of the hill in Mexico where Mary appeared to Saint Juan Diego on Dec. 12, 1531. Visitors are welcome 24/7 and can walk to the top to see the statues in person.
As you walk up the paved path, be sure to take in the beautiful views of the shrine church and grounds. You will see native grass and plants from Oklahoma. The peak of the hill is highlighted by two bronze statues: A beautiful 12 foot, 4,400 pound, statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe, and an 8 foot tall, 3,300 pound statue of St. Juan Diego.
To Get Credit For This Virtual
Answer the questions below via geocaching message.
- DO NOT post the answers in your log.
- Note: The photo task is a requirement for each account claiming a find.
- Found logs submitted without the completed logging tasks below will be removed.
Logging Tasks
1) The name of this virtual: Tepeyac Hill
2) The 12-ft statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe is adorned with a green cloak covered in stars. How many points does each star have?
3) In feet, estimate the change in elevation from the base to peak of Tepeyac Hill.
4) In your log, please provide a photo of yourself atop Tepayac Hill.
- If you prefer, your photo from the top can be of something geocaching related like a trackable or a piece of paper with your geocaching name. Just make the photo unique to you and your visit to the posted coordinates.
- Photos from the parking lot or the base of the hill will not be accepted. You do have to walk up. You will be glad you did. The path is paved and a gradual slope, and could even be argued to be handicap accessible, but also meets the Groundspeak definition of a 2.5 Terrain, so earn it!
Virtual Rewards 4.0 - 2024-2025
This Virtual Cache is part of a limited release of Virtuals created between January 17, 2024 and January 17, 2025. Only 4,000 cache owners were given the opportunity to hide a Virtual Cache. Learn more about Virtual Rewards 4.0 on the Geocaching Blog.