Discover Arico: Local History, Church Art and Places of Interest Nearby

Arico el Nuevo is designated as an Asset of Cultural Interest in the Historic Complex category. You can consider this classification alongside the townscape and the individual church artworks. Many of the buildings in the historic centre of Arico el Nuevo have one or two storeys and feature courtyards as well as elaborately crafted stonework. When planning your own visit, you can note building height, courtyards and stonework as separate points of interest.

The stop information for ARICO EL NUEVO (7845) lists route 36 with Güímar as its destination. You can include the route information separately from the cultural details in your travel planning.

When comparing holiday apartments in Arico, you can check the travel dates, room category and cancellation conditions on the respective listing pages. The accommodation decision remains based on the specific details of the listing; you can take culture and the surrounding area into account separately when planning your trip.

Culture and History

The Iglesia de San Bartolomé houses a sculpture of John the Baptist from the Sevillian school of the 17th century, attributed to Martín de Andújar. The titular image of Saint Bartholomew in the Iglesia de San Bartolomé was created by Domingo de Campos and dates from 1691.

The Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Luz is part of the cultural heritage of Arico el Nuevo and was built at the end of the 17th century. For cultural planning, you can consider motifs, artists' names, attribution, school and dates as different points of reference side by side.

Arico el Nuevo emerged in the 18th century, when residents from the surrounding area were attracted by the water sources found there. The town's history can be considered as a separate historical focus alongside the sacred works.

Surrounding Area

The beach Playa del Topuerque is located near Arico el Nuevo. The Mirador del Puertito de Güimar viewpoint is also located near Arico el Nuevo. The mountain Montaña del Roquillo is located near Arico el Nuevo.

The Museo casa el Capitán museum is located in the wider regional area surrounding Arico el Nuevo. The Parador De Las Cañadas Del Teide viewpoint is also located in the wider regional area surrounding Arico el Nuevo.

The beach Playa Leocadio Machado and the beach Playa del Cabezo are also located in the wider regional area surrounding Arico el Nuevo. The Casa de los Balcones museum is likewise located in the wider regional area surrounding Arico el Nuevo.

When selecting your destinations, you can consider beaches, mountains, viewpoints and museums as different themes. Travel planning also distinguishes between two geographical levels: the area surrounding Arico el Nuevo and the wider regional area. This distinction keeps destinations in the surrounding area separate from those in the wider regional area, without combining them into a single location designation.

For the overarching travel overview: Tenerife.