The FOUNDATION FOR EXPLORATION AND RESEARCH ON CULTURAL ORIGINS (F.E.R.C.O.) was founded in 1992. Its central office is based in the museum Casa Chacona - Pirámides de Güímar - Tenerife. Its main goal is to organize excavations and investigations in the Canary Islands, as well as other parts of the world that may throw light on the origins of pre-European settlements and on oceanic voyages in pre-European types of watercraft.

The scientific activities of FERCO are co-ordinated by a Scientific Committee which consists of international archaeologists and scientists, together with Founding President Dr. Thor Heyerdahl.

FERCO's web page www.ferco.org .

Part of the income of the park will be used as funds for FERCO.