Santa Cruz & La Laguna · San Cristóbal de La Laguna
San Cristóbal de La Laguna
Tenerife's former capital and a UNESCO World Heritage city with a well-preserved historic grid and university life.
- UNESCO World Heritage historic centre
- Grid plan that influenced colonial cities in the Americas
- Lively university city with colourful architecture
San Cristóbal de La Laguna was the island's original capital and its historic centre was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999 as an example of an unfortified colonial town whose street plan influenced many cities in the Americas.
Today it is a lively university city, with colourful historic houses, churches and a busy calendar of cultural events.
Good to know
Year-round; pleasant to explore on foot in the morning
Half day
The historic centre is pedestrian-friendly; combine with the cathedral and local museums.
Tours & experiences in San Cristóbal de La Laguna
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RECREATIONAL DIVE (certified divers only) : Explore Canarian Sealife
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Cathedral of San Cristóbal de La Laguna: Entry Ticket + Audio Guide
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El Museo de la Educación de la Universidad de La Laguna se encuentra en la Facultad de Educación de la Universidad de La Laguna.
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Casa Anchieta
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Plaza del Adelantado
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Palacio de Nava
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Cathedral of La Laguna
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El Museo de Historia y Antropología de Tenerife (MHAT) pertenece al Organismo Autónomo de Museos y Centros del Cabildo de Tenerife.
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