Tenerife is home to a number of fascinating archaeological sites, and the Pyramids of Guimar are the most enigmatic. Discover their secrets with skip-the-line access to the ethnographic park.
Pyramids of Guimar Ticket
Located in the municipality of the same name, the Pyramids of Güímar are one of the most enigmatic ethnographic parks in Tenerife.
In the past, it was thought that these stepped constructions were built by the aborigines of the Canary Islands, the Guanches. However, the latest research has shown that these pyramids actually date back to the 19th century. But the question is, who built them and why?
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 Pirámides de 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
When booking you can choose between 3 types of tickets:
- Standard 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.
- Premium ticket: Includes the visits of the standard ticket plus access to the Poison Garden and the exhibition Colonising Polynesia. Rapa Nui: Extreme Survival.
- Ticket + Guided Visit: by choosing this option, you'll enjoy Etnographic Park and the Pyramids of Güímar Botanical Gardens accompanied by an English-speaking guide on a 1-hour guided visit. In addition, at the Auditorium you'll be able to see the Thor Heyerdahl exhibition: the man, the myth, see the Expeditions Room and a full documentary. Afterwards, you'll be able to continue your visit and check out the Sustainable Garden and the exhibition An Ocean...of Plastic.
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.
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