New book explores the toponymy and family history of the Guayadeque highlands

The work examines the evolution of geographical names and the legacy of families in this territory.

Stone facade of a cultural center in the Canary Islands with a traditional balcony under sunlight.
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Stone facade of a cultural center in the Canary Islands with a traditional balcony under sunlight.

The Federico García Lorca Cultural Center in Ingenio hosts this Thursday, September 24, the presentation of a research project on the history and place names of Guayadeque.

The book, titled Las Cumbres del Guayadeque. Toponimia e Historia Familiar, offers a journey through the memory of this territory. The event is organized by the Agustín Ramírez Alemán Municipal Library in El Carrizal and will begin at 7:00 PM.
The study details the toponymy of significant locations such as Paredones de los Frailes, Los Espejos, Los Perniles, Montaña Las Tierras, Casa Blanca de Pajonales, and Las Toscas de La Pasadilla. Additionally, the text reconstructs family trees spanning from the 16th century to the present day.
The research analyzes the origins of the livestock breeders who inhabited the area. According to the document, these groups consisted of descendants of indigenous Canary Islanders who returned after participating in the conquest of other islands, as well as settlers from Lanzarote and Fuerteventura.
The work also documents the arrival of neo-colonial families in the late 17th century from the northern parts of the island, and shepherds in the 18th century from the highlands of Telde. This blend of cowboys, goatherds, and shepherds has shaped the current identity of the region's inhabitants.
Based on information from the official source: Ayuntamiento de Ingenio (22/09/2026)