Museo Arqueológico de Betancuria

Fuerteventura


Archaeology buffs should check out this modest but absorbing museum that concentrates on the indigenous Guanche tribes and features a skeleton that was found in a local tomb that is thought to be between 600 and 1000 years old. Among other items on display are some artefacts from the Roman occupation. Admission includes an excellent brochure in English.


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