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Activity description
Get to know the island of La Palma, in the Canary Islands, through a guided hiking route through the Caldera de Taburiente National Park!
La Palma is one of the islands that make up the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife along with Tenerife, La Gomera and El Hierro. It is the island of the Canary Islands that you can not miss if you are a nature lover, because the whole island is a Biosphere Reserve, as it is the largest volcanic crater emerged in the world.
If you like hiking, you can not miss the opportunity to make one of the routes offered by La Palma Natural to get into the National Park of Caldera de Taburiente. A magical environment of volcanic origin and steep slopes, up to 1 500 meters, named National Park in 1954 for its spectacular and varied vegetation such as rock plants and the Canary pine forest as well as its more than 70 springs and galleries.
In the parking lot of Caldera de Taburiente you will meet one of the guides of La Palma Natural, who will accompany you on a hike through the trails of the National Park and will explain the fauna and flora that you will find along the way, the history and culture of the island of La Palma as well as curiosities, stories and legends of the island. From the meeting point, a cab will take you to the beginning of the route, which lasts about 7 hours, during which you will make explanatory stops and a break for lunch. In addition, the Caldera de Taburiente National Park is full of waterfalls, ponds and streams, so if you are hot, swimming is guaranteed! After the excursion, you will return with transportation, included in the activity, to the meeting point.
Don't miss this beautiful hiking tour in La Palma with a local guide!
Guided tour of about 7 hours in the National Park of Caldera de Taburiente during which you will see streams, impressive waterfalls and ponds where you can take a bath. In addition, the guide will tell the history and legends of the ancient inhabitants of the area.
Course of events
- Meeting with the guide at the Caldera de Taburiente parking lot and explanation of the excursion.
- Transfer by cab to the starting point.
- During the route there will be several explanatory breaks and you can take a bath in one of the ponds.
- Return to the meeting point by transport.
Activity requirements
Good physical condition.
If there are children under 12 years of age, ask the guide if it is possible for them to do the route.
- Transport
- Photos
- Food
- Drinks
- Good trekking shoes or hiking boots
- Clothing suitable for mountain hiking and poles if you are accustomed to using them
- Rain coat
- Food
- Cap
- Some snacks
- 1.5 liter bottle of water
- Sunscreen
- Swimwear and towel
