[5] The White Towns are known to represent strong Nicaraguan pre-Columbian traditions, dating to before the arrival of the European colonizers.

The image of the Virgen is taken to La Raya, the place where it is believed she made one of her biggest miracle of saving the town from death during the volcanic eruption of the Cosigüina in 1835.

[7] During the mass on February 2 there is a tradition to bless the candles people bring, which are a representation of the light of Christ.

Other traditional foods for the occasion include rosquillas, a corn masa cookie, and cajetas, a local fruit based sweet.

During the celebration there are traditional dances offered to the Virgen, including Las Inditas, Los Diablitos y la Sirena.