Mirador de Humboldt

A viewpoint with a myriad of views

Inaugurated in December 2010, this viewpoint offers a magnificent view over the Orotava Valley, its large banana plantations, La Cruz Port and Los Realejos. You can also see the Fraile, Arenas and Teide volcanoes.

A historical name

This viewpoint was named in honour of the famous naturalist Alexander Von Humboldt. It retraces the scientist’s voyage to Tenerife for his research. It is accessible for people with reduced mobility and there is a restaurant, toilets and even a souvenir shop. (Check that the restaurant is open).

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La Orotava

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Sustainability

- Never leave waste of any type lying around, including cigarette butts. Leftover food leads to a proliferation of rats and wild cats, which pose a serious threat to the fauna.
- Respect the animals. Do not bother them or feed them. If you see an injured specimen, you can call the emergency number: 112. Do not pick flowers or plants.
- Do not pick up or take away stones or any other item from the natural environment. And do not move them to pile them up into sadly famous 'towers'.
- Respect and look after the different items of public furniture (information panels, railings, seats, lighting, binoculars and telescopes, etc.).
- Respect the signposting along trails. Leaving the set paths and spaces causes damage to the environment and could also be dangerous for you and anyone with you.
- Try not to alter the peace of the environment with excessive noise (loud music, yelling, etc.).