Hijuela del Botánico

Hijuela del Botánico is a small public botanical garden on Calle Tomás Pérez in La Orotava, behind the town hall. Dating back to 1788, it gives you a quiet place to pause among colorful flowers, trees and shrubs, with many plants identified by labels. Look for the Clivia nobilis and Strelitzia reginae, then follow the paths to the fish pond. Entry is free, and benches make it easy to take a break during a walk around town.

A garden behind the town hall

Hijuela del Botánico sits on Calle Tomás Pérez, behind La Orotava’s town hall. The garden is a smaller, quieter stop among the town’s sights, with paths winding between flowering plants, shrubs and trees. It dates back to 1788 and is linked to the Botanical Garden in Puerto de la Cruz.

The garden’s modest size makes it easy to include in a walk through La Orotava. It is a place to slow down among greenery, with benches where you can sit for a while. Many plants have labels, so you can identify what is growing as you follow the paths.

Plants, paths and the fish pond

Look for Clivia nobilis and Strelitzia reginae among the garden’s varied plants. The paths also lead to a large fish pond at the top of the garden. A dragon tree is another feature noted here; one account describes it as more than 200 years old.

Some of the paths are mostly flat, but tree roots rise in places, so watch your footing as you walk. The garden is not suitable for strollers, according to visitor notes. Informative plaques add context about Tenerife’s ecology, while the range of flowers, shrubs and trees gives the visit its focus.