Traditional tapestry making in La Orotava

Description of the experience

Our excursion will take you to enjoy this magical day accompanied by a guide who will explain the traditional carpet making. Later we will visit Puerto de La Cruz with some free time before our return to the south of the island. If you are lucky enough to visit Tenerife these days, you can't miss it!

The feast of Corpus Christi has its historical origin in the year 1264, when it was established by Pope Urban IV, in order to commemorate and praise the miracle of the Eucharistic Consecration. It is anthropologically related to the cyclical evolution of the seasons, with the arrival of spring in which the renewal of nature takes place. The implementation of the Corpus Christi festivity in the Canary Islands took place at the same time as the conquest, so that all the populations of the Canary Archipelago have celebrated the Consecration of the Forms since then.

This festivity was celebrated in La Orotava since its origins as a town, but it started to become famous in 1847 when some members of the Monteverde family, under the inspiration of Leonor del Castillo, made a carpet of flowers to celebrate the passing of the Andas del Corpus in front of their private house. The carpets are one of the most representative artistic manifestations of these festivities. Carpets of flowers and volcanic sands are made for the celebration of Corpus Christi, on its eighth day.

Get ready for the activity

Included

• Guide

• Visit to historical sites

• Free time

Not included

• Food

• Drinks

Duration

• 8 hours

When to book?

Book as soon as possible to guarantee availability, especially on long weekends and holidays.

Voucher

We will send you an email with a voucher that you can print or take with you to the activity.

Frequently asked questions

How to make a reservation?

To book the tour you just have to choose the desired date and fill out the form on this page. Confirmation is immediate.

Accessibility

Yes (if suitable for people with reduced mobility).

To be considered:

• Tour subject to availability

• Difficulty: Medium

• Due to the orography of the Villa de la Orotava and the difficulty of its slopes, we recommend wearing comfortable shoes (avoid heels and shoes that slide easily)

• The excursion begins once all participants are on the bus

• A maximum of two folding wheelchairs is allowed.

Free cancellation