Barranco Piedra Gorda
Barranco Piedra Gorda is an intermittent stream in Güímar, Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Barranco Piedra Gorda is situated nearby to the locality Los Guirres, as well as near Puerto de Güimar.Places of Interest
Highlights include Pyramids of Güímar and Cave of Chinguaro.
Pyramids of Güímar
Museum
Photo: Berthold Werner, Public domain.
The Pyramids of Güímar are six rectangular pyramid-shaped, terraced structures built from lava stone without the use of mortar. They are located in the district of Chacona, part of the town of Güímar on the island of Tenerife in the Canary Islands, Spain. Pyramids of Güímar is situated 4 km northwest of Barranco Piedra Gorda.
Cave of Chinguaro
Cave
Photo: Javiersanp, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Cave-Shrine of Chinguaro is a cave and associated Roman Catholic church located in Güímar on Tenerife. It was the traditional palace of Acaimo, the Guanche king of the Menceyato de Güímar. Cave of Chinguaro is situated 3 km northwest of Barranco Piedra Gorda.
Camino del Socorro
Protected area
Photo: Javiersanp, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Camino del Socorro is a protected area.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Arafo and El Escobonal.
Arafo
Village
Photo: Martely, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Arafo is a village, which is situated 6 km northwest of Barranco Piedra Gorda.
El Escobonal
Hamlet
Photo: Pbm, CC BY-SA 3.0.
El Escobonal is a hamlet, which is situated 6 km southwest of Barranco Piedra Gorda.
Candelaria
Town
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Candelaria is a town, which is situated 6 km north of Barranco Piedra Gorda.
Barranco Piedra Gorda
- Type: Intermittent stream
- Category: body of water
- Location: Güímar, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain, Iberia, Europe
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Latitude
28.3° or 28° 18′ northLongitude
-16.38333° or 16° 23′ westElevation
62 metres (203 feet)Open location code
7CW57JX8+XMGeoNames ID
2512605
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
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