Barranco de Guayadeque

Agüimes hides one of the most interesting natural gems of Gran Canaria, it is Barranco de Guayadeque. The natural area separates the towns of Ingenio and Agüimes, is one of the largest canyons of the Canarian archipelago, in addition to the environmental value of the area it should be noted that prehispanic remains are found in this ravine. To this we must add the cave houses that are scattered along the ravine, it is even possible to see a hermitage or some restaurant dug in the stone.

The Barranco de Guayadeque has a great archaeological value, since there are a large number of caves that were inhabited by the aborigines of the island. Inside these caves, a large number of vestiges have been found, from tools and tools to a collection of mummies, such is the importance that the area has been declared Asset of Cultural Interest with the category of Archaeological Zone by the Historical Heritage Law of Gran Canaria.

The ravine of Guayadeque also has the Interpretation Center where it is possible to know and learn about the archaeological sites that are scattered. Of greater importance are the groups of troglodyte habitats that are located under foot of escarpments and on slopes, it is considered one of the most beautiful landscapes of Gran Canarias