Parque Cultural El Julan
An Indigenous archaeological site on the island’s southern slope, with the enigmatic “Los Letreros” rock carvings and ritual grounds. Visits require a guided tour.
Parque Cultural El Julan lies on a hillside in the southwest of the island, facing the calm sea. It is an important site of the Bimbache, the island’s Indigenous people. Its most famous feature is the “Los Letreros” rock carvings, where symbols on the lava resemble the Libyco-Berber scripts of North Africa. The site also has ritual platforms and shell middens. Visits start at the visitor center and follow a guided walk downhill for about one hour. The round trip requires a reasonable level of fitness, and advance booking is essential. Entry is inexpensive, but the park may be closed on Mondays.
Opening hours
Approx. Tue–Sat 10:00–14:00; guided tours by reservation
Nearby sights
- El Golfo Valley
- Charco Azul
- Cala de Tacorón
- Pozo de la Salud
- Sanctuary of Nuestra Señora de los Reyes
- El Sabinar
- La Restinga & Marine Reserve
- Ecomuseo de Guinea & Lagartario