In 1990, Thor Heyerdahl, with the help of the Olsen shipping family, started an international archaeological project to excavate the step pyramids of Güímar. For this purpose, the Foundation FERCO …

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May 2, 2018

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In addition to the pyramids, most likely from the 19th century, there is plenty of information and explanations about the thesis that there was a cultural exchange between the Old and the New World before Columbus. In addition, there is an exhibition on Rapa Nui and a garden with poisonous plants.

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Frank

July 31, 2022

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Absolutely worth seeing and very informative

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1. Abandoned Excavator Memorial – Ventanas de Güímar loop from Güímar

23.9km

09:06

1,400m

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2. Abandoned Excavator Memorial – Ventanas de Güímar loop from Güímar

24.2km

09:11

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3. Fuente de La Victoria – Easter Island Exhibition loop from Arafo

10.1km

02:56

270m

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Location: Güímar, Sur De Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain

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Pyramids of Güímar

1. Abandoned Excavator Memorial – Ventanas de Güímar loop from Güímar

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