This shrine crowns the mountain Cerro del Cubilete, 2,579 meters (8,460 feet) above sea level. One of Mexico's most important religious monuments, it marks the geographical center of our country.

The site was originally home to a Christ the King statue of lesser size, which was destroyed in an air raid during the height of what is known as the "Cristero War", the last stage of armed conflict in the Mexican Revolution.

The current building which serves as a base for the gigantic statue was built by Nicolas Mariscal in 1944. Mariscal had previously built another chapel dedicated to Christ the King which adjoins the Cathedral of León. The entire building, and the image of Christ as well, are art deco in design. This is evident in the floor plan, the façade, and in the construction materials used.

Inside, the altar table rests upon a circular platform of three steps. Above this table hangs a grand metallic crown, symbol of royalty, accenting the circular ceiling vault of rings and arches. Thin Cali marble plaques adorn the vault's hollows, allowing natural light to filter in.

Seen from the outside, the building is the base for the statue of Christ the King holding His arms open in sovereignty over the entire country. Two angels kneel at the statue's feet, presenting Him with a crown of thorns and a royal crown. From the plaza at the foot of the shrine, one can enjoy wide-open vistas of the Guanajuato plains. The air is pure and one feels a certain mystical comfort.