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What is best, pick up the Credential before you leave or on the Camino?

The question was: Looking for peoples’ advice on the matter of the credencial. We start our Camino in Ponferrada next weekend, but won’t arrive there till about 10pm (we have a hotel booked for that night), so the main albergue

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Where can we get a pilgrims passport in Sevilla?

The question was: Can we go without a credential to Sevilla and be sure to get one there, or will we end up without a credential? Is the cathedral the right place? Read all the good advice on where to

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Do I need to be baptized to get a pilgrims passport?

The question was: I am not religous but I am spiritual and wish to walk the Camino soon. Can I still get a Pilgrims Passport or is evidence of baptism required? Read all the good advice on getting the pilgrims

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Where can I get a free pilgrims passport for my Camino de Santiago?

It is well known that you can get the pilgrims passport at albergues and churches in Spain. But if you would like to get the passport before you leave home, there is now a way to get it (and for

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How many stamps do I need per day in my pilgrims passport?

The question was: ….however those walking from Roncessvalles and further I believe should only need to obtain stamps from alburgues where they stayed. What is the current ruling? If two stamps are required, from where must this be done? Read the good

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Where to get the Credential/Pilgrims passport?

The question was: Where do I acquire the Credential/Pilgrims passport? Read where to get your Credencial or Pilgrim Passport (it is the same thing) in our Camino de Santiago forum.

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The Pilgrims Passport

The pilgrims passport, of the Credencial, is what pilgrims bring with them on their walk collecting stamps along the way, proving that hey have walked “all the way”. It is recommended to get two stamps per day if you are

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