Ermita de los Dolores

In Tinajo one of the most important temples that can be visited is the Ermita de los Dolores, whose construction is linked to the volcanic phenomena that occurred in the area. from the year 1730 to 1736. The inhabitants of Tinajo made a promise to the Virgin and after remitting the eruptions erected this temple in gratitude.

It is estimated that the construction of the hermitage began in 1774 when, according to legend, a virgin appeared to the shepherd Juana Rafaela on the slopes of the caldera Guiguan so the cult was opened between 1781 and 1785.

The hermitage is formed by a single nave, its architectural style corresponds to the guidelines presented by the insular temples. On the right side you can see the sacristy and that for years served to give shelter to people who came to the temple on a pilgrimage. It should be noted that for the construction materials used environment, mainly volcanic stone both in the door or the oculus in addition to the side buttresses. The surroundings of the hermitage is the place where the festivities are celebrated in honor of the Virgen de los Dolores.