Paisaje protegido de Las Lagunetas

The landscape spans 3,800 hectares between 700 and 1,900 meters altitude, featuring dense forests, steep slopes, ravines, and volcanic cones covered with pine trees.

The Pedro Gil ridge, where Las Lagunetas sits, formed through multiple volcanic eruptions during the last 700,000 years, connecting the original emergence points of Tenerife.

The protected area maintains traditional practices of local communities while serving as a significant water resource through its interaction with trade winds.

Visitors need permits from the Canary Islands Government website to access the area and should bring adequate water supplies, as facilities are limited within the reserve.

The landscape contains three types of monteverde forests - dry, humid, and hydrophilic - each supporting distinct endemic plant species and rare birds.

Inception: 1987

GPS coordinates: 28.41667,-16.41667

Latest update: March 19, 2025 00:09