Gardens of the Valley
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Puerto
Santa Cruz (Tenerife), Canary Islands, Spain
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Nivel de actividad
Moderate
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Tipo de excursión
All
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Accesible para personas en silla de ruedas
No
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A partir de
$94
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Edad mínima
Information Not Currently Available
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Duración
Approximately 4½ Hours
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Comidas incluidas
Meals not included
Immerse yourself in the peace, tranquility, and abundant color of the beautiful plants, flowers, and vegetation that inhabit the Canary Islands, including the Botanic Gardens, the Palmetum, and the Orchid Gardens of Sitio Litre.
The Botanic Gardens, founded in 1788 by Royal Decree, were designed to form an area where plants, shrubs, and flowers brought by the Conquistadors from the New World could acclimate to Spanish soil. Many of the plants in the gardens today are the original specimens planted before or just after the facility opened. The centerpiece is a huge South American fig tree whose enormous branches and roots have created an outlandish treehouse.
Discover the Orchid Gardens of Sitio Litre — part of the history of Puerto de la Cruz, in that many distinguished visitors such as Agatha Christie, Alexander von Humboldt and Marianne North have visited this site. The delightful garden abounds with color and tranquility, with the main attraction being the most extensive collection of orchids in the Canary Islands, as well as the oldest dragon tree in Puerto de la Cruz.
Don't miss the Palmetum — a 30-acre botanical garden specializing in palm trees. It is an unusual project in that it has metamorphosed from garbage dump to recreational space for plant lovers. Bursting with spectacular plant life from all over the world, the park is home to perhaps the finest collection of palms in Europe. In fact, it is thought to be the largest collection of tropical palm trees in the world.
Notes:
Wear comfortable walking shoes. Shade is limited; to avoid sunburn, wear light, long clothing suitable for use as a cover-up. Bring a hat and sunglasses, wear biodegradable sunscreen. Bring bottled water. Traffic can be unpredictable; your patience is greatly appreciated if a delay extends the tour duration.