Gran Canaria: banana plantation tour in Arucas with tasting
Guided visit to Mundo del Plátano, an Arucas farm with more than 50 banana varieties, explaining how Canary Islands bananas are grown, with a tasting of banana products. Rated 4.8/5 from more than 3,400 reviews.
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Practical details
- Duration
- 40-45 minutes
- Guide languages
- English · Spanish
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Instant confirmation
- Right after booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Minimum age
- No restriction
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- More than 50 banana varieties
- How Canary Islands bananas are grown
- Tasting of jams, liqueurs and more
- Views over the plantations and the Atlantic
- Great for all ages
Our take
Small, cheap and very well explained: you leave understanding why Canary bananas are different. Pair it the same morning with Arucas old town and its neo-Gothic church, a few minutes away.
What's included
- Entry to Hacienda La ReKompensa
- Guided tour
- Banana product tasting
Not included
- Transport to Arucas
Good to know
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
Not suitable for
- People with reduced mobility
Things to keep in mind
- The visit runs whatever the weather
- Afterwards you can stroll round the farm and gardens
Meeting point
Hacienda La ReKompensa, Camino del Laurel, 9, Arucas.
Make your own way to the farm, by car or taxi from Las Palmas (about 20 minutes).
The experience
What you will see
- More than 50 banana varieties.
- Other crops on the farm, such as avocado.
- Views over the plantations to the Atlantic.
- A tasting of banana products.
How it works
You arrive at the Arucas farm, a guide shows you round the plantation and explains how Canary bananas are grown, and you finish with a tasting. Afterwards you can wander the gardens.
Who I recommend it for
- Families with children.
- Anyone curious about the north's farming Gran Canaria.
Who I don't recommend it for
- Anyone without a car to reach Arucas.
- Anyone looking for a long activity.
Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility (farm terrain).
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, with a full refund.
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