Sight guide · Tenerife · Spain
Visiting Pirámides de Güímar
Six terraced stone platforms in Güímar on the east coast became famous when the explorer Thor Heyerdahl argued they had a ritual purpose; excavations date them to the 19th century, when farmers piled up stones cleared from their fields.
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Quick answer
Pirámides de Güímar is a historic site in Güímar, Tenerife. Allow 1.5–2 hours; it is mid-priced. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Historic site
- Area
- Güímar
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- history, off the beaten path and nature
- Best months
- April–June
About Pirámides de Güímar
Six terraced stone platforms in Güímar on the east coast became famous when the explorer Thor Heyerdahl argued they had a ritual purpose; excavations date them to the 19th century, when farmers piled up stones cleared from their fields. The ethnographic park around them has gardens of native plants and exhibits on Heyerdahl's ocean voyages.
Tip: Visit on the way between the south resorts and Santa Cruz, and add the basilica in Candelaria, a short drive north.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 1.5–2 hours.
- Cost: Mid-priced.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Güímar.
Best time to visit Pirámides de Güímar
Pirámides de Güímar is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- May: 24°C (75°F) highs, about 1 rainy days, quiet crowds.
- June: 26°C (79°F) highs, about 0 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- April: 23°C (73°F) highs, about 2 rainy days, busy crowds.
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Fit it into your trip
Pirámides de Güímar is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Teide National Park and Teide cable car and summit.
- No. 18 of the 19 sights in our Tenerife things-to-do list.
- One of the picks in historic sites in Tenerife.
If you like Pirámides de Güímar
- Anaga Rural Park — Anaga, Full day
- Masca village and gorge — Teno, 2–3 hours for the village
- Garachico and El Caletón — Garachico, 2–3 hours
- Drago Milenario — Icod de los Vinos, 1 hour
Staying near Pirámides de Güímar
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Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Pirámides de Güímar?
Plan 1.5–2 hours.
+Is Pirámides de Güímar free?
No, it is mid-priced. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Pirámides de Güímar?
April–June for the most comfortable weather. Visit on the way between the south resorts and Santa Cruz, and add the basilica in Candelaria, a short drive north.
+Do I need to book Pirámides de Güímar in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.