La Laguna & La Orotava

Visit two monumental cities rich in history and walk their elegant streets. In San Cristobal de la Laguna you’ll find buildings of enormous historical value thanks to the fact that it was the first capital of the Canary Islands, where the first military, ecclesiastical and civil institutions were located. Many homes and other magnificent structures were built with the wealth obtained by the island's growing trade with the New World. Your guide will accompany you on a walking tour through the old town, explaining the most interesting facts about it. In 1999, the city was titled World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Continuing to the north, arrive to the village of La Orotava surrounded by the banana plantations of the valley which bear the same name. Mount Teide provides the stunning background for this town that distinguishes itself by its magnificent and monumental architectonic structures and its characteristic well-shaded Canarian patios, squares and ancestral houses. The old historic center – declared monument of artistic national interest – invites you for a walking tour. The Concepcion Parish church is also a national monument. La Casa de los Balcones "The House of the Balconies" is a jewel of the island's traditional architecture. Note: Tour involves approximately 3.5 to 4 miles of walking; steep cobblestone streets at La Orotava.