Jardín de Aclimatación de la Orotava

The garden spans multiple areas featuring palm trees, cacti, and tropical plants, with paths winding through dense vegetation and ornamental pools.

King Carlos III of Spain ordered the creation of this garden in 1788 to collect and adapt exotic plants from Spanish colonies for Madrid's royal gardens.

The garden functions as an educational center offering workshops about biodiversity and environmental conservation for children and adults throughout the year.

The garden maintains communication channels through email at jao@icia.es and phone numbers +34 922 922 981 and +34 922 922 978 for visitor inquiries.

The garden houses a specimen of Ficus macrophylla f. columnaris, which displays distinctive aerial roots extending from its branches to the ground.

Location: Puerto la Cruz

Inception: 1788

Official opening: 1792

Address: C/ Retama, nº 2

GPS coordinates: 28.41139,-16.53583

Latest update: March 4, 2025 11:05