Cueva de Chinguaro, Cave church in Güímar, Tenerife, Spain.
The Chinguaro cave contains a Catholic church within its natural rock formation, featuring a dome-like ceiling reaching 5 meters in height.
The cave served as the residence of Mencey Acaimo, the Guanche king of Güímar, before becoming a Christian sanctuary in the 15th century.
The site marks the location where indigenous Guanches first venerated their goddess Chaxiraxi, later associated with the Virgin of Candelaria by Spanish clergy.
Visitors can access the cave church throughout the year, with religious ceremonies concentrated during the Candlemas celebrations in early February.
Carbon dating of ash layers within the cave reveals continuous human occupation extending over 3,000 years into the past.
Location: Güímar
Architectural style: modern architecture
GPS coordinates: 28.32361,-16.39583
Latest update: March 3, 2025 07:03
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