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Getting your Compostela in Santiago

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Getting your Compostela in Santiago Camino Portuguese Compostela   While not necessarily the goal of walking any of the Camino routes, the Compostela - or the official attestation given to any individual or pilgrim who has (as of 2019) walked, hiked, or trekked more than 100 km to the cathedral in Santiago (There are different rules for cyclists). In addition to travelling at least the minimum distance to Santiago, pilgrims must also ensure that they have had their Pilgrim Credential (Credencial del Peregrino) or Passport stamped once per day prior to the last 100 km and twice per day in the final 100 km. Traditionally these stamps are the official seals of Churches, Cathedrals, Monasteries, Convents, and Albergues/Gites/Hostels along the Camino, however, they often include stamps from cafes, bars, and hotels along the various Camino Routes.  The Credential is a small booklet carried by pilgrims on any Camino route, that identifies them as pilgrims on the Way of ...