Botanical Gardens (Jardin Botanico), Puerto de la Cruz

A center of preservation and research for Macaronesian plant life, the 210 hectares (7 acres) of Botanical Gardens (Jardin Botanico) are divided into sectors that showcase specific categories of vegetation. The Macaronesian Ornamental Garden gives you a scented overview of the island's indigenous plants. Another must-see is the Bosque de Laurísílva, where tree species that once covered the island are preserved and cultivated. Visit the La Fuente de Los Sabios, or Wisemen’s Fountain, to pay homage to the botanists who painstakingly worked to study and preserve this plant life. With our online itinerary creator, Puerto de la Cruz attractions like Botanical Gardens (Jardin Botanico) can be center stage of your vacation plans, and you can find out about other attractions like it, unlike it, near it, and miles away.