Step back in time and dive into the fascinating sugar history of La Palma.
Duration: 1 h 30 min
Available days: Every Day
In the heart of Llano de Argual, one of the island’s oldest and most elegant historic complexes, you will discover how this small square was the economic and social center of La Palma between the 16th and 18th centuries.
Key Information About the Tour
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Duration | Approx. 1 h 30 min |
| Location | Llano de Argual, Los Llanos de Aridane |
| Meeting point | Plaza de Argual, in front of the fountain |
| Included | Guided tour, entrance to the sugar mill, visit to Casa Poggio Maldonado, tasting |
| Languages | Spanish and English |
| Accessibility | Not suitable for people with reduced mobility (stairs and irregular surfaces) |
| Minimum age | 18+ |
| Tasting options | Wine + local cheese or Colombian coffee + artisan sweet |
| Not included | Transport, extra tastings, meals |
| Recommended for | History, culture, heritage and local gastronomy lovers |
| Practical tip | Wear comfortable shoes and arrive 10 minutes early |
| Pets | Not allowed |
A Journey Into La Palma’s Sugar Past
During this guided visit, you will explore the noble square of Argual, surrounded by majestic manor houses that once belonged to the families who controlled the sugar trade. You’ll enter Casa Poggio Maldonado, an 18th-century architectural gem that still preserves its original sugar mill, a unique example of industrial heritage in the Canary Islands.
As you walk through the rooms and old machinery, you’ll relive the rise of the sugar era, its wealth and hardship, and the work of artisans and enslaved laborers who shaped the island’s history.
The tour ends with a tasting that connects past and present: choose between a glass of La Palma wine paired with local cheese, or Colombian coffee served with a traditional handmade sweet.
A perfect experience for those who love history, culture and the authentic flavours of La Palma.
Before You Travel
- The visit includes historical buildings with stairs and uneven floors.
- Comfortable shoes are recommended.
- Not suitable for under-18s or pets.
- Please arrive 10 minutes early at the meeting point.
