Discover the pyramids of Tenerife in Güímar
One of the main attractions in the south of the island are the pirámides of Tenerife, located in Güímar.
They combine history and architecture with the beauty of the surrounding nature, where thousands of visitors stop and enjoy an ideal plan for anyage.
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The pyramids of Tenerife
Although for many Tenerife is synonymous with sun and beach, There are also places where you can spend a different day and get to know both the present and the past of the island. The pyramids of Tenerife in GThesea are no exception.
This place is all about the Piramides Ethnographic Park inGüímar, founded in 1998 by Thor Heyerdahl. This important Norwegian researcher He built the park in order to protect, safeguard and study these constructions.
In addition to the piramides, there are alson It has large garden areas. Aceí like a museum and an auditorium. The space functions as an open-air museum where enabled several outdoor routes. This allows the visitor to learn about the culture, history, the culture, the culture, the andCanarian nature.
Pyramids of Güímar with the town in the background.
The extensive botanical collection has a greater prominence integrated into the exhibitions. In them, You can discover a multitude of plant species on an area of accessible garden areas of more than20,000square meters. Such is its importance that in 2017 it went on to obtain the prestigious The name of Botanical Garden, granted unanimously by the Ibero-Macaronic Associationof Botanical Gardens.
To complement all these spaces, we can find various exhibitions and ethnographic samples, a children’s playground, an information room, and a cafeteria.
History and School of Travelers
The construction of the park took place at the end of the twentieth century, by Thor Heyerdahl, but there are several theories about the origin of these Tenerife beaches:
- There are researchers who state that the pyramids are montístone asses (which they call “majanos”). These stones would be placed at the time by farmers to clear the land and thus be able to cultivate it.
- For Heyerdahl, the pyramids of Tenerife were related to other ancient civilizations located around the world.of the planet. These civilizations share architectural principles in their constructions. Therefore, it would hardly be a simple accumulation of stones.
- The excavations carried out in the park arose from the University of La Laguna and of the FERCO Foundation in 1991. Materials from the mid-nineteenth century were obtained from it.
- Also during the 90s, the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias carried out a study in which it was shown that that the pyramids are astronomically oriented to the summer and winter solstices. From this research the conclusion is drawn that a casual construction of it is easily discarded.
- Some documents of the purchase of the land where the pyramids are located have served tocheck if there were references to them. In a document from 1854 they are not mentioned, while in another from 1872 they are. If this theory is true, the date of construction would be reduced to the last two decades of that century. Likewise,it maintains its historical relevance as an ethnographic element of the Canarian people of the nineteenth century.
To publicize the history discovered in this space, the “Thor Heyerdahl School of Travelers” was created.
A series of conferences organized by the Office of the Vice-Rector for University and Society Relations, of the University of La Laguna, in collaboration with the Pyramids of Güímar Ethnographic Park.
Routes
In the visit to the pyramids of Tenerife we can findfour routes that you can choose according to your tastes:
- If you are looking to know the products that are key pieces in the exports from the Canary Islands, there is the export route. It concentrates on those main products that have been exported by the archipelago since the times of the conquest. As an example we have sugar cane, wine, cochineal, pl Tie or tomato.
- In the case of preferring topics related to agriculture, gastronomy, native sport and even mythology – in addition to other areas associated with Canarian ethnology – the most appropriate would be the cultural route.
- Given the orVolcanic Igen of the Islands It is logical that there is an exclusive route for it. The volcanic route explains this process of geological creation of the archipelago. It also shows the most common volcanic materials and how they affect the climate.
- For the If you love vegetation, the Botanical Route is recommended. The Canary Islands archipelago has a high proportion of endemic species and plant communities. Many of them are only found exclusively here. Volcanic nature, together with the gra The heights of the islands and the climatic variety give rise to the formation of different landscapes or plant communities.
Inside the Pirámides de Güímar Ethnographic Park it is possible to see a series of botanical samples that will captivate anyone worth their salt:
- More than 70 poisonous plant species from all over the world areconcentrated in the poisonous garden.
- The sustainable garden contains an environment typical of a Canarian ravine, in which it is possible to see all the species of flora characteristic of this environment. In addition, it has been introduced The specimen of European eel, the only fish present in the freshwater courses in the Canary Islands.
- Darwin paid particular importance to the life strategies used by orchids and carnivorous plants to survive in tropical conditions, with constant temperatures and high humidity. To learn about the subject, you can find the tropicarium.
Local tip: You should keep in mind that the visit to the tropicarium is only possible in a guided way.
Events
Seeing a double sunset seems impossible, but it is not in the pyramids of Tenerife. Every year, on June 21, the park opens its doors to small groups to witness this unusual event.
It is an archaeoastronomical phenomenon that allows the sun to be seen again for a few minutes just after it has set.
In addition to the double sunset, the facilities – and especially the auditorium – are also prepared to host groups that want to hold events; from conferencesand product presentations, to birthdays.
It is up to you to discover these enigmatic pyramids of Tenerife in Güímar. Its numerous activities for all types of audiences make the park an almost obligatory stop. Don’t hesitate to aden To learn about the history and culture of Tenerife, the pyramids and the Canary Islands.
(If you want to know more about different activities to do with the little ones in the house, you can read our article: The best things to do in Tenerife with the family. We give you many ideas to have a great time with your loved ones.)