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5-Day Adventure in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Elena Rodríguez Blanco

Elena Rodríguez Blanco

20 Nov 2023

Join me on a thrilling 5-day journey through the vibrant city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Explore museums, parks, beaches, and more!

Trip to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Day 1
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$101

Museo Canario
Museum with artifacts & exhibits related to the prehistory & indigenous people of Gran Canaria.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$25
7 - 10 min

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Perez Galdos House Museum
Spanish realist author, Benito Pérez Galdós, used to live & work in this house, now a museum.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Planeta 613
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$76
Day 2
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$68

Catedral Metropolitana de Santa Ana de Canarias
Gothic cathedral building located on a scenic plaza & containing many notable religious artworks.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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CAAM - Atlantic Center of Modern Art
3-story museum in restored 18th-century house, with contemporary exhibits by international artists.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Casa de Colón
Ornate former governor's house, visited by Columbus, housing a museum on his voyages & ship life.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Kiosko Parque San Telmo
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$68
1 - 2 min

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Parque San Telmo
Shaded urban park featuring a cafe in an ornate art nouveau kiosk & a playground with a pirate ship.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$40

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$ 7

Parque del Estadio Insular
Former sports stadium repurposed into a city park offering a playground, open spaces & a cafe.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Parque de Santa Catalina
Bustling seafront park packed with cafes, plus a kids' area, science museum & cultural center.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Elder Museum of Science and Technology
Science museum with hands-on displays including replica space station, plus 3D cinema & planetarium.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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Māketto
Soy Māketto, modestamente el mejor chef-pez del mundo. Tanto que han decidido montar un sushi bar con mi nombre. Abrimos el 18 de octubre
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$40
8 - 11 min

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Castillo de la Luz
Restored stone fortification hosting a permanent collection of 25 pieces by artist Martín Chirino.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$72

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$ 7

Las Canteras Beach
Colorful wooden boats dot the golden sands of this famous beach, a popular place for snorkeling.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Parque Doramas
Landscaped park featuring fountains, waterfalls & native plants such as dragos, ficus & palm trees.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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La Terraza
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$72
Day 5
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$65

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$ 14

Jardín Botánico Canario Viera y Clavijo
Botanical garden with 500 plant species native to the Canaries, including trees, cacti & succulents.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$25
15 - 18 min

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Parque Juan Pablo II
Large urban green space featuring a lake with a waterfall, sports areas, play equipment & a cafe.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Alfredo Kraus Auditorium
Auditorium for arts events housed in a contemporary, fortress-like structure overlooking the beach.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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McDonald's
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$40

Budget breakdown: $373 In total

Activities & Food:$346
Transport:$27