Cave of Chinguaro

Cave-Shrine of Chinguaro is a cave and associated Roman Catholic church located in Güímar on Tenerife. It was the traditional palace of Acaimo, the Guanche king of the Menceyato de Güímar.

Photo: Mike Peel, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Type: Cave
Denomination: Catholic
Description: cultural property in Güímar, Spain
Also known as: “Cueva de Chinguaro”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Pyramids of Güímar and Camino del Socorro.

Pyramids of Güímar

Museum

Photo: Berthold Werner, Public domain.

The Pyramids of Güímar are six rectangular pyramid-shaped, terraced structures built from lava stone without the use of mortar. They are located in the district of Chacona, part of the town of Güímar on the island of Tenerife in the Canary Islands, Spain. Pyramids of Güímar is situated 2 km west of Cave of Chinguaro.

Camino del Socorro

Protected area

Photo: Javiersanp, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Camino del Socorro is a protected area, which is situated 1¼ km east of Cave of Chinguaro.

Church of Santo Domingo, Güímar

Church

Photo: Javiersanp, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Church of Santo Domingo, Güímar is situated 2 km southwest of Cave of Chinguaro.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Arafo and Candelaria.

Arafo

Village

Photo: Martely, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Arafo is a village, which is situated 3 km northwest of Cave of Chinguaro.

Candelaria

Photo: Wikimedia, CC0.

Candelaria is a city on the east shore of the island Tenerife in the Canary Islands archipelago. It is a city of 28,000 inhabitants, best known for its basilica which includes the sculpture of the Virgin Mary and mural paintings.