Palmetum Botanical Garden Ticket

An entry ticket to the Palmetum of Santa Cruz, the botanical garden in the island's capital that specialises in palms.

Overview

This ticket gets you into the Palmetum of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, a 12-hectare botanical garden built on a former municipal rubbish dump. The site specialises in palms, holding more than 600 species of the Arecaceae family alongside roughly 3,000 plant species in total, gathered through partnerships with institutions around the world. Two lakes, a stream and three waterfalls break up the gardens, with volcanic rocks set into the corners and viewpoints looking out over the sea and the city below.

The layout leans towards island floras. Much of the garden is arranged by geographical origin, so palms from Madagascar, the Caribbean and Polynesia are particularly well represented. Travellers describe the place as peaceful and beautifully kept, and one reviewer praised the many corners where you can sit under the trees and enjoy the birds singing.

It suits travellers who enjoy plants, slow wandering and city views without a rigid schedule. You arrive at the entrance on Avenida de la Constitución, walk at your own pace, and explore the collections and lookouts as you please. There is no guided element and nothing to book beyond the entry itself, which makes it a straightforward stop in Santa Cruz.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Arrive at the entranceMake your own way to the Palmetum on Avenida de la Constitución in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. No hotel pickup or drop-off is provided.
2. Enter the gardensShow your entry ticket at the gate and head inside. Food and drinks are not included, so bring your own water.
3. Explore the palm collectionWander the collections of more than 600 palm species, grouped by geographical origin, with island floras such as Madagascar, the Caribbean and Polynesia especially well represented.
4. Find the water featuresPass the two lakes, the stream and the three waterfalls, with volcanic rocks placed throughout the gardens.
5. Take in the viewpointsHead for the lookouts over the sea and the city below. One reviewer singled out the benches with sea views as a highlight.
6. Stay as long as you likeThere is no set route. Sit in the shaded corners, relax, and enjoy the gardens at your own pace.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you plan the visit, from what to carry to how the gardens are laid out.

• Getting there. There is no pickup or drop-off. The meeting point is the Palmetum entrance on Avenida de la Constitución in Santa Cruz, and reviewers describe it as close to the town centre and near the port.
• Pace and terrain. You set your own pace with no guide and no fixed route. One reviewer noted the garden sits on a little hill, which brings some fresher air to the walk.
• Where to sit. There are corners to sit under the trees, including spots overlooking the sea. Plan to linger rather than rush.
• What to bring. Food and drinks are not included, so carry water, especially on a warm day. A camera is worthwhile for the plant life and the views over the ocean and the city.
• Garden rules. Smoking, drones, pets other than assistance dogs, bikes, skateboards, scooters and skates are not allowed, and neither are alcohol, party groups or bachelor and bachelorette groups. It is a quiet, relaxed space.
• Best for. This suits plant lovers and anyone wanting a calm few hours rather than an action-packed excursion. One traveller described it as a rejuvenating walk.

Common issues. The main criticism in the reviews is signage: some travellers would like clearer plant labels and updated route maps around the gardens. Because the visit is self-guided, anyone expecting a tour with a guide will not find one here. There is no food or drink included, so come prepared with water. One reviewer mentioned a swimming pool next to the park as an extra option, which is separate from this ticket.

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