Church of Our Lady of Conception

Beautiful church and used in the filming of Frauds unfortunately they charge to enter which personally don’t agree with, but church is beautiful

There has been a small church here since the Conquista at the end of the 15th century. A second church was built in the 16th century on the same site. The current building, which has been granted the category of National Monument, was built in the 18th century after the Güímar earthquakes. The façade is one of the most interesting baroque portals of the Canary Islands. Let's pause for a moment to admire the church's exterior. Note the curved façade that divides the temple's naves and the elegant stone portal. The clock and bell towers arise in the background. Together, the façade and the towers accentuate the church's verticality, projecting a sense of roundness and elevation. A sensation of movement is added with the serpentine cornice and the curve that forms the three naves. The impressive gargoyles influenced by medieval bestiaries and Native American sculptures also accentuate the sensation of movement, unease and unrest.

Very pretty church! Don't miss it if visiting La Laguna. We were a bit disappointed that it was closed though!

This is a definite stop if in LA Orotava, if you are like us and like old churches because of the architecture and how beautiful they look from the outside and inside. But the real gem to this church is the tour of the church relics. Our tour guide Natalia was amazing so informative and could tell she really loves her job and church. I recommend taking this tour and for the group of 4 was 16 euros and after the tour I felt the price should easily be twice that. If we ever come back I would make this stop and do this tour again. Thanks Natalia for a wonderful tour your friends from the US.

Comparatively to Tenerife, it is a very large and unique church, compared to other churches in Europe, it is quite "ordinary". It is one of the special attractions in Ortoba and worth spending a few minutes to visit, of course Christians could always pray here

Nice baroque church in la orotava. Definitely worth a visit if your in la orotava.

Since it was Ash Wednesday and I had a very short time in the city, because of my flight, I decided to stop by a church to pray since I could not make it to a full mass. Upon entering, two women informed me there was a €2 fee. While not much, I found it odd to pay to pray. They calmly explained the policy, I was willing regardless to pay, but then they claimed I wasn’t really there to pray—an unnecessary and rude judgment. They suggested other churches around instead. Visitors should be treated with respect, without assumptions. This is not the welcoming Catholic Church I know.

A gorgeous church with unique features and history. HOWEVER, the real thing you need to look out for is the little door over to the right of the altar. At certain times of day you can pass through this door and into the Museum of Treasures, which is BRILLIANT. We happened upon it just as we were on our way to the airport, but I'm so glad we had a bit of time to spare, because the guide locked the door and took us on a ravishing trip around the unseen treasures of the building; through hidden doors and up winding stairs. The collection of vestments is particularly fabulous, where you can get right up and see the sequins and detail. Also the room of sculptures where you learn about shifting tastes and protocol around the iconography. The guide (I'm so sorry I don't remember her name) was knowledgeable (way beyond just the collection she was showing us), personable, funny and gregarious. We had the best time and would recommend it in a heartbeat. Thank you!