Founded in 1788 by Carlos III to acclimatize plants from American colonies before transplanting them to the Peninsula. Houses 3,000 tropical species across 2.5 hectares, including a two-hundred-year-old ficus benjamina with aerial roots forming a 20-meter corridor. Wild canaries and parrots frequent the park. €3 adults, free for under 12s. Open 9am-6pm.
💡 Local tip
The two-hundred-year-old ficus tree is located at the back right as you enter — its aerial roots form a 20-meter corridor. The best lighting for photography is between 9am and 11am. On weekdays, there are rarely more than 20 visitors. Combine your visit with Playa Jardín (10 minutes' walk west) and the artisanal market on Plaza del Charco Saturday mornings.
🚌 Transport
Bus 101 from Santa Cruz · Puerto de la Cruz Centre
Founded in 1788 by Carlos III to acclimatize plants from American colonies before transplanting them to the Peninsula. Houses 3,000 tropical species across 2.5 hectares, including a two-hundred-year-old ficus benjamina with aerial roots forming a 20-meter corridor. Wild canaries and parrots frequent the park. €3 adults, free for under 12s. Open 9am-6pm.
💡 Local tip
The two-hundred-year-old ficus tree is located at the back right as you enter — its aerial roots form a 20-meter corridor. The best lighting for photography is between 9am and 11am. On weekdays, there are rarely more than 20 visitors. Combine your visit with Playa Jardín (10 minutes' walk west) and the artisanal market on Plaza del Charco Saturday mornings.