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10 Days in Santa Cruz de Tenerife: A Journey of Culture and Nature

Gyula Szónok

Gyula Szónok

11 Nov 2023

Join me on a 10-day adventure in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, where we'll explore stunning sculptures, fascinating museums, beautiful parks, and more. Get ready for a journey filled with culture and nature!

Trip to Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Day 1
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$15

Wind Sculpture by Cesar Manrique
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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Museum of Nature and Archaeology
Museum tracing islands' natural history, with mummies & artifacts from the native Guanche culture.
8:45 AM - 10:15 AM
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$15
7 - 10 min

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Plaza de España
Built in 1929, the city's largest square includes the ruins of a historic fort & an artificial lake.
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Fuerte de Almeyda
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$20

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$ 7

Castle of St John the Baptist
This squat, circular stronghold on the water was erected in the 1640s & renovated a century later.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$8
4 - 5 min

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Triunfo de Candelaria
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Alameda del Duque de Santa Elena
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Plaza de Toros
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$13
Day 3
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$20

Castillo de San Cristobal
Underground remains of a 1500s castle & museum with a cannon said to have injured Horatio Nelson.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$8
13 - 20 min

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Cementerio de San Rafael y San Roque
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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El Tanque, Espacio Cultural
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$13
6 - 9 min

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Ermita de Nuestra Señora de Regla
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Day 4
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$18

Botanical garden
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
1 - 2 min

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Palmetum
Started in 1995 on a former landfill, the 12-hectare botanic garden houses hundreds of palm species.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$5
Day 5
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$20

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$ 4

Candelaria Square
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
6 - 9 min

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Centro de Arte la Recova
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Parque Marítimo César Manrique
Aquatic center featuring 3 saltwater swimming pools amid waterfalls & palm trees, plus a sun deck.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$20
Day 6
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$0

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$ 7

Playa de Las Teresitas
Palm-fringed, 1.5km beach of imported yellow sand, with loungers, umbrellas, showers & restaurants.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
18 - 22 min

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Barranco de Valleseco
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Palacete Martí Dehesa
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 7
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$0

Anaga Rural Park
This 14,419-hectare scenic nature park features wildlife & dozens of small rural settlements.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 8
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$13

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$ 4

Barranco de Tahodio
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Parque García Sanabria
Lush, roomy green space opened in 1926 featuring fountains & a large clock made of flowers.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
12 - 18 min

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Casa del Carnaval
Gallery space for costumes worn in the annual carnival, with video exhibits & dress-up for kids.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$13
Day 9
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$0

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$ 7

Sendero las lecheras
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
20 - 24 min

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Montana de Guerra
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 10
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$13

Sala de Arte Los Lavaderos
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Museo de Bellas Artes
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$13
9 - 14 min

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Palacio de Capitanía General de Canarias
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $144 In total

Activities & Food:$118
Transport:$27