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Ingenio
Spend a half‑day in Ingenio for its museums and gorge, or a full day if you want to walk the trails and catch a festival.
Ingenio is a small town on Gran Canaria, 24 km south of Las Palmas and 9 km south of Telde. Its attractions – the Stone Museum, Plaza de Candelaria, and the Guayadeque gorge – are close together, making a half‑day feasible. Walking trails and occasional festivals justify a full day.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Oct–May (check)
- avoid Jun–Sep (heat, tourist peak)
- Airport
- LPA
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 9Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Iberia ↗Plan meals on the Iberian clock: Spanish kitchens serve lunch from about 13:30–14:00 and dinner from 20:30–21:00; Portugal eats an hour or so earlier. Early evenings are for tapas or petiscos, not full meals.
- Iberia ↗Inland Spain and Portugal (Seville, Córdoba, Madrid, the Alentejo) pass 40 °C in heatwaves from late June to August: sightsee before 11:00 and after 18:00, and keep July–August for the coasts and the green north.
- Iberia ↗Andorra and Gibraltar have their own border and customs rules and are reached only through Spain (or France for Andorra); read their pages before adding them, especially if you hold a limited Schengen visa.
- Spain ↗Spain is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Spain ↗High-speed trains have airport-style baggage screening at the station and boarding gates that close a few minutes before departure: arrive early.
- Spain ↗Carry your passport or ID: police may ask for it, and hotels must register every guest's document.
- Spain ↗The Alhambra in Granada and the Sagrada Família in Barcelona sell timed tickets that sell out weeks ahead in season; book on the official sites before you fix your dates.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Ingenio091 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Ingenio, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Spain-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckEU and EEA plans roam at home prices; UK and other plans may charge — check before you land.Spain-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe across the mainland; it tastes of chlorine in some coastal areas.Spain-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service; service is not usually added.Spain-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Spain-wide
- SafetyIngenio is generally safe; petty theft can occur in crowded areas, so keep valuables secure and stay aware of traffic on the gorge trail.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee).Spain-wide
- Emergency numbers091 police · 061 Medical · 112 General emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSmall shops close about 14:00–17:00 and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Small shops close about 2:00 PM–5:00 PM and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Spain-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLPA Gran Canaria Airport (Located in the eastern part of the municipality, 5 km (3.1 mi) from town centre.).LPA Gran Canaria Airport (Located in the eastern part of the municipality, 3.1 mi (5 km) from town centre.).
- Getting aroundLocal bus lines connect Ingenio to Las Palmas and Telde; most sights are walkable from the centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café€1.20–2.00 (≈ US$2–3)
- Metro or bus rideBus ride within Gran Canariacheck€1.50–2.00 (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedHotel double room, a night, per room€50 (≈ US$60)
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per room€130 (≈ US$160)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €45 (≈ US$55) · High €70 (≈ US$85)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LPA Gran Canaria Airport (Located in the eastern part of the municipality, 5 km (3.1 mi) from town centre.)LPA Gran Canaria Airport (Located in the eastern part of the municipality, 3.1 mi (5 km) from town centre.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Feb
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Mar
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Apr
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Dec
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Best: Oct–May. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) low), wettest Oct (6 rain days), driest May (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ingenio: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
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Feb
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Mar
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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Apr
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
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May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
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Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
3 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
4 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
5 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6 rd
Nov
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Local bus lines connect Ingenio to Las Palmas and Telde; most sights are walkable from the centre. Rent a bike for the gorge trail.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Telde
goDoor to door: ≈20 min
Bus from Ingenio to Telde, about 15 min
Visit the historic centre and market.
Las Palmas
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Bus or drive via GC‑1, 30 min
Capital city with museums and shopping.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town‑centre hotel
Most options are within walking distance of the museums and the gorge.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €30–45 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- High
- €70 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 1 night × €50 | €50 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × €30 | €30 |
| Bus ticket Ingenio–Telde (round‑trip)1 × €3 · check | €3 |
| Museum entry (Stone Museum)1 × €2 · Free entry, optional donation | €2 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €9 |
| Trip total≈ €94 per person per day, bed included | €94≈ US$110 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | €1.20–2.00 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Tapas plate (goat meat, fried pork) | €4–7 (≈ US$5–9) |
| Bus ride within Gran Canariacheck | €1.50–2.00 (≈ US$2–3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus schedules are reduced on Sundays; check timetables.
- The gorge trail offers little shade; carry water in summer.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 091
- Medical
- 061
- General emergency
- 112
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My bed tonight
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police091
- Medical061
- General emergency112
Embassy
US consulate in Las Palmas (check address); other embassies in Madrid.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Ingenio → Telde: ≈ €1.50, 15 min (check)
- Airport → Ingenio (taxi): ≈ €25–30, 15 min
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (disˈkulpe)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (kwanˈto ˈkwes.ta)
- ¿Dónde está la parada del autobús? — Where is the bus stop? (ˈdon.de esˈta la paˈɾa.ða del ˈau.toˈβus)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Ingenio. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–May (check) · avoid Jun–Sep (heat, tourist peak) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- officialIngenio official website
- secondaryWikidata – Ingenio
- secondaryWikivoyage: Ingenio, revision 5048620 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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