National Geographic Day Tour: The Mystique of Aboriginal Legacy
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Description
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Contemporary life in the Canary Islands is intricately linked to the culture of its original inhabitants, the Guanche people, who lived in symbiosis with the islands' natural bounty. Gain insight into this ancient civilization on a visit to the Parque del Drago, where an enormous dragon tree thought to be 1,000 years old links modern-day visitors to the era of the Guanche. Explore the significance of the tree and other native flora and fauna in Guanche traditions, and visit a cave that has revealed clues about mummification and other ancient burial rituals. During a workshop led by a local craftsman, explore the ways the Guanche and their Canarian descendants use native minerals and botanicals in medicine, healing, and toolmaking. Cap off the experience with a lunch of traditional foods sourced from local ingredients.
Special Notes:
Wear comfortable walking shoes.Details
Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.
Depart from Santa Cruz port to Parque del Drago, Icod
- Transport type: Mini Bus
- Travel time: 01:00
Visit to the park and workshop
- Time at site: 02:00
Snacks and question time
- Time at site: 01:00
Depart from Parque del Drago to Santa Cruz Port
- Transport type: Mini Bus
- Travel time: 01:00