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Native Caves & Archaeological Finds

  • Las Palmas Native Caves And Archaeological Finds
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Explore the geological wonders of the island by visiting native settlements and examining cave art.
Journey to different geological destinations that were once home to the indigenous Guanches. Visit extraordinary cave dwellings perched high in the Cenoblo de Valeron canyon and see ancient geometric cave art and motifs. Next, you'll visit the badlands (Malpais) in the Agaete Valley, where volcanic lava plains house 700 preserved tombs constructed 1300 years ago.

Energy Level

Duration

4.5 hours

Type

CULTURED

Accessible

No

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This tour operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria.

Shore Thing Highlights

  • In the canyon of Cenobio de Valeron, discover the caves used by the island’s aborigines, the Guanches

  • Visit the Painted Cave Museum (cave settlements) named after the remarkable rock paintings found inside

  • La Cueva Pintada is considered to be the Sistine Chapel of the island due to its decorative shapes and geometric motifs

  • Visit Maipes (which means badlands) in the Agaete Valley, where 700 tombs have been preserved near a volcanic lava plain

Need to know

  • Please be aware this Shore Thing is not wheelchair accessible

  • Approximately a 45-minute drive to Galdar

  • Approximately 2 hours of walking on this Shore Thing

  • Closed-toed shoes are required

  • Sailors should expect to walk uphill and/or over uneven pavement

  • Sailors should be in good physical condition to participate

  • This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria

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