Stepping into Parque Arqueológico El Tendal means traveling back to the lives of the Benahoaritas, La Palma's first inhabitants. Located in Barranco de San Juan, within the peaceful village of Los Galguitos, this site seamlessly blends nature and heritage. Its star attraction is a stunning natural cave over 60 meters wide, once home to dozens of people and still remarkably well-preserved today.

The Visitor Center sets the stage with an engaging exhibition displaying domestic tools, bone remains, seeds, and other artifacts recovered from the site. Knowledgeable and passionate staff bring the island's aboriginal history to life with compelling narratives. Afterward, a designated trail allows visitors to view the archaeological site itself, including shelters reused over centuries.

Surrounded by the lush vegetation typical of northeast La Palma, the visit becomes a holistic experience merging archaeology, landscape, and local culture. Highly valued by those seeking to understand the island's roots, it pairs perfectly with a trip to the nearby Los Tilos Forest. A corner where ancient history breathes among millenary stones and living nature.