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Loro Park (Puerto de la Cruz, North Tenerife)
This fabulous Thailand styled tropical paradise is home to the worlds
most largest Parrot collection with over 300 species and Aquarium
with Shark tunnel, Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Tigers, Jaguars, Flamingos,
Alligators, Tortoises. It organizes amazing shows like Sea-Lion
show, Dolphin Show and Parrot Shows.
Loro Parque fascinates everybody. Open daily from 08.30 - 17.00,
it has become a walker's paradise and popularly visited during morning
hours. Originally, a Parrot Park, it has now grown into Tenerife's
second biggest attraction after mount Teide.
Parque Las Aguilas
Called with many names like The Eagle Park, Las Aguilas
Del Teide and The Jungle Park, this Parque Las Aguilas has become
one of Tenerife South's most exciting attractions. Located on the
outskirts of Los Cristianos, it gives a pleasant down view of the
mountain below over the sea. It is home to a whole host of flora
and fauna.
Covered in flora and fauna, along with the wandering jungle pathways,
the many exotic trees, parrots and other unusual birds and animal
like pygmy hippos, white tigers the park is more than just an attractive
zoo.
Apart from this, it has several other attractions including a jungle
trail for the children to play on, shops and restaurants, but by
far the most popular part of the jungle experience are the shows.
Camel Park (Near Los Cristianos)
The camel park is full of amusement. Open daily from around
10:00 to 19:00 with a free bus services from both Los Cristianos
and Playa de Las Americas, plan a trip to the park.
Enjoy the typical Canarian rides that last for about 1 hour around
the fields that surround the farm.
The camel park has a small cafe selling the usual range of snacks
and meals. You can dine on Arab meal or Arab snacks and tea. However,
not so suitable for the infirm or those that easily suffers from
seasickness.
Botanical Gardens (Puerto . . . Cruz)
Have an excellent day out in the most fantastic garden on the island.
The Botanical Gardens in Puerto de la Cruz are well worth a visit
if you are in town.
The gardens feature an incredible collection of tropical and sub-tropical
trees and plants.
Anybody would be impressed, even those who are not interested in
flowers.
Open daily 09.00 - 18.00
TEIDE NATIONAL PARK
Lying 2000 meters above sea level, the Parque Nacional de las Cañadas
del Teide is covered with snow during winters while the summer months
are favorable to visit this arid landscape.
You will find an enormous volcanic crater 48 km in circumference,
out of which rises Mount Teide at a staggering 3.718 meters, making
it the highest mountain in the whole of Spain.
Access to the now extinct volcano is either by foot or by cable
car that will carry you almost to the very summit. Experience the
breath taking view of Gran canaria, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro
from the peak. This is the Canary Islands most visited tourist attraction
and must not be missed.
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