Abaco Colonial Villa

 

Step inside Abaco and step back in time to colonial Tenerife. This museum is located in a historic hacienda that is steeped in the fascinating and at times tragic history of the island. Visiting the luxurious mansion and its beautifully landscaped grounds on the outskirts of Puerto de la Cruz will give you an insight into the lives of the descendants of the conquistadors who overthrew the native Guanches and enslaved them to work on their estates.

The current mansion, which was built in the 18th century by the Benitez de Lugo family, has passed through many hands since then, including an English family during Victorian times and a Czechoslovakian World War II hero.

You will see the opulence in which the island’s nobility lived: immaculately preserved antiques blend in seamlessly with traditional Canarian décor. The tenor of the original construction has been respected throughout though it has been equipped with contemporary amenities and services. As a living museum, it retains an emblematic style and is preserved by the local authorities as a Building of Cultural Interest.

Abaco is a relaxing way to learn about Tenerife’s past and to travel through the centuries. As well as the museum, there is a Classic Spanish dressage show.

• Flamenco Show: includes tickets to the show and 1 drink (a glass of sangria or a San Francisco cocktail).
Duration: 90 minutes

• Flamenco Show - VIP Area: includes tickets to the show, a glass of cava and VIP seats at front of the stage.
Duration: 90 minutes

• Guided Tour and Harp Concert: includes a harp concert and a guided tour of the house-museum. Discover the premises of this 18th-century Canarian mansion with your bilingual guide (English and Spanish).
Duration: 2 hours (75-minute guided tour + a 45-minute harp concert)

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Voucher type: Printed
Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.

Location
Start point:
Calle Casa Grande, Urb. El Durazno, s/n - 38400 - Puerto de la Cruz - ES

End point: Same as the starting point

Guide options
Guide type: Guide