Discover one of La Palma’s most beautiful landscapes on a guided walk around La Cumbrecita Viewpoint, in the surroundings of the Caldera de Taburiente National Park.
Duration: 2 hours
Available days: Tuesday, Friday and Sunday
This is a short and easy walking route, ideal for enjoying nature without too much physical effort. Along the way, you will visit Lomo de las Chozas Viewpoint and Los Roques Viewpoint, two scenic spots offering impressive views of the towering rock walls and landscapes of the Caldera de Taburiente.
The excursion is led by a Spanish-speaking guide, who will explain the characteristics of the local flora and fauna, the geological formations and many other interesting facts about this part of the island.
The walk starts and finishes at La Cumbrecita Viewpoint, so there is no need to arrange transport between different points along the route.
Key Information About the Guided Walk Around La Cumbrecita
| Feature | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | La Cumbrecita Viewpoint, El Paso, La Palma |
| Type of activity | Guided nature walk |
| Duration | Approximately 2 hours |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Language | Spanish |
| Meeting point | La Cumbrecita Viewpoint |
| Start and finish | La Cumbrecita Viewpoint |
| Viewpoints visited | Lomo de las Chozas and Los Roques |
| Group size | Maximum 18 people |
| Included | Guide, access permit arrangements and refreshments |
| Additional information | Flora, fauna, geology and nearby places of interest |
| What to bring | Closed-toe hiking shoes and comfortable clothing |
| Not allowed | Flip-flops, sandals and pets |
| Not suitable for | Children under 4, people with reduced mobility, wheelchair users, people weighing over 130 kg and people who suffer from motion sickness |
What You Will Discover During the Walk
- La Cumbrecita Viewpoint: The meeting point and starting location of the excursion.
- Lomo de las Chozas: Enjoy views of the Caldera de Taburiente and its impressive rock formations.
- Los Roques Viewpoint: Another panoramic stop where you can admire the mountain scenery.
- Flora and fauna: Discover some of the plants and animal species typical of this part of La Palma, including the ecological and historical importance of the Canary Island pine.
- Volcanic geology: Learn how this impressive natural landscape was formed.
- Island history: Discover how the island’s early inhabitants lived inside the Caldera.
What to Bring
- Comfortable, closed-toe shoes.
- Comfortable clothing.
- Suitable clothing for walking.
- Sun protection.
- Clothes that can get dirty.
