Tenerife is home to a number of fascinating archaeological sites, and the Pyramids of Güímar are the most enigmatic. Discover their secrets with skip-the-line access to the ethnographic park.
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Located in the municipality of the same name, the Pyramids of Güímar are one of the most enigmatic ethnographic parks in Tenerife.
There are various theories about the origin of these terraced structures. Some, such as the one put forward by the Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl, link them to ancient civilizations; others, based on more recent research, date their construction to the 19th century. But the question remains: Who built them, and for what purpose?
During your visit to the ethnographic park, you can find out more about the origins of the pyramids by visiting the Casa Chacona Museum. You'll also be able to enter the expedition room and a small auditorium where you'll enjoy a documentary that will help you to learn about the many other investigations of Thor Heyerdahl, the founder of the park.
The Pyramids of Güímar is also a botanical garden. In the Sustainable Garden, you'll find a reproduction of a Canarian ravine with its typical flora. On the other hand, the Poisonous Garden will amaze you with its more than 70 species of toxic plants brought from different parts of the planet.
Ticket Options
During the booking process, you can choose between different types of tickets:
- Basic Ticket: includes outdoor tours of the Pyramids of Güímar, the Botanical Garden, the Casa Chacona Museum, the Auditorium, the Sustainable Garden, and the exhibition An Ocean...of Plastic.
- Complete Ticket: includes the visits of the basic ticket plus access to the Poison Garden and the exhibition Colonising Polynesia. Rapa Nui: Extreme Survival.
- Complete Ticket with Audio Guide: uncover the secrets of the park at your own pace with an audio guide in English. Additionally, this option includes a tour of the Pyramids of Güímar, the Casa Chacona Museum, the Auditorium, the open-air route, the Sustainable Garden, the exhibition An Ocean...of Plastic, and, depending on availability, the Tropicarium.
Opening Times
The museum and the installations of the Pyramids of Güímar are open every day between 10 am and 6 pm.
The guided tour in English takes place on Mondays at 12 pm and Wednesdays at 11:30 am.