Ingenio

Ingenio is in Eastern Gran Canaria. Its artisanal legacy is today one of its main attractions.

This article also covers the neighbouring village of Agüimes.

In 2023, Ingenio and Agüimes were each home to about 32,000 people.

Understand
Ingenio's historical heritage is concentrated in the old towns of Ingenio and Carrizal, and in museums such as the Historical Heritage Interpretation Cent, the Water and Sugar Museum and the International Folklore Festival Museum,

Get in
Ingenio sits between the mountains and the Atlantic Ocean, 24 km (15 mi) south of the island's capital Las Palmas and 9 km (6 mi) south of Telde.

The GC-1 motorway passes east of the town, and the Gran Canaria Airport is situated in the eastern part of the municipality.

The towns are connected by bus to each other and other places on the island, including Las Palmas and Telde.

Ingenio

 * The municipal craft workshop displays the creative capacity of its artisans, and has a permanent exhibition of traditional ceramics, basketry, and openwork.
 * The municipal craft workshop displays the creative capacity of its artisans, and has a permanent exhibition of traditional ceramics, basketry, and openwork.
 * The municipal craft workshop displays the creative capacity of its artisans, and has a permanent exhibition of traditional ceramics, basketry, and openwork.
 * The municipal craft workshop displays the creative capacity of its artisans, and has a permanent exhibition of traditional ceramics, basketry, and openwork.
 * The municipal craft workshop displays the creative capacity of its artisans, and has a permanent exhibition of traditional ceramics, basketry, and openwork.

Agüimes
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 * Canarian Meteorite Museum
 * Canarian Meteorite Museum
 * Canarian Meteorite Museum

Do

 * An International Folklore Festival is held in Ingenio in July, with the participation of musical groups from countries as diverse as Mexico, Romania, Colombia, and Uganda.
 * Ingenio has a wide network of walking trails throughout its territory.
 * Ingenio hosts festivals and events, such as the Pig Festival or Finaos Day, and events of a local and international nature, such as the Southeast Fair or the People's Solidarity Show Folklore Festival.
 * The main festivals that take place in Agüimes are those dedicated to the town's patron saint, San Sebastián, and to its companion, the Virgin of the Rosary. The first ones take place in January, while the second ones take place between September and October.

Eat
The restaurants of Ingenio, some of them located in caves excavated in the mountain, offer a varied gastronomic offer based on traditional Canarian cuisine, such as goat meat, fried pork, chickpeas, along with its exquisite cheeses and artisan bread.