Basilica de Candelaria & Guimar Pyramids
Basilica de Candelaria & Guimar Pyramids
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Description
Points of Interest
- Pyramids of Guimar
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Board your motorcoach for your panoramic drive of Santa Cruz City. Leave Santa Cruz and visit the Basilica de Candelaria (inside visit pending on religous ceremonies). Built in the Moorish-influenced Mudejar style, the basilica is home to the Virgin of Candelaria, declared the island's patron saint in 1599. Continue on to the Pyramids of Guimar. The step pyramids of the Guimar Valley pose a conundrum to archaeologists. Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl, believed their resemblance to Aztec pyramids proved a link between the New World and ancient Egypt. Tour the site, visit the museum, and view an audio-visual presentation about this historic park.
Special Notes:
No short trousers, not too big shirt with a neckline. Inside visit pending on religious ceremonies. On Mondays, the Basilica de Candelaria is closed to the public.Therefore, the Basilica will be seen from outside only. A visit to the Aloe Vera Factory will be added to the tour itinerary on Monday calls.Child Price:
12 years & under onlyDetails
Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.