National park · UNESCO
Mount Teide
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
A volcano and Spain's highest peak, rising from a lunar-like landscape of lava fields.
Neighbourhood · Spain · Canary Islands
San Cristobal de La Laguna
A historic colonial-style university town with a planned grid layout, a short tram ride from Santa Cruz.
UNESCO World Heritage Free to enter about 2 h
For storytellers
Why San Cristobal de La Laguna matters
La Laguna is the old capital of Tenerife and was laid out in a grid of straight streets and plazas, a model for towns in the Americas. Its streets have painted facades and wooden balconies. It is lively with students. A tram connects it to Santa Cruz.
Talking points
- Its layout served as a model for colonial towns in the Americas.
- Streets are lined with colourful facades and wooden balconies.
- The town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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