Caldera de Taburiente National Park
Caldera de Taburiente National Park, National park in La Palma island, Spain
The Caldera creates an enormous natural amphitheater spanning 8 kilometers in diameter, surrounded by volcanic walls reaching heights of 2000 meters.
The national park received its protected status in 1954, establishing regulations to preserve its geological formations and native Canary Island pine forests.
Local shepherds maintained ancient pastoral traditions within the caldera for centuries, developing specific techniques for navigating the steep terrain.
The visitor center in El Paso provides detailed maps of 20 marked trails and issues permits required for camping within park boundaries.
The Cascada de Colores waterfall displays red, green, and yellow tints caused by minerals present in the volcanic rocks.
Location: Canary Islands
Location: Santa Cruz de Tenerife Province
Inception: 1954
Elevation above the sea: 2,426 m
Part of: Network of National Parks of Spain
Website: http://gobiernodecanarias.org/parquesnacionalesdecanarias/es/CalderaTaburiente
GPS coordinates: 28.75393,-17.88472
Latest update: October 2, 2025 11:49
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