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Ayuntamiento
Opposite the tourist office on the Plaza Europa is the Ayuntamiento, which was a banana-packaging factory until 1973.
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Casa de la Aduana
The tourist office is located in the Casa de la Aduana (built in 1620), the old customs house, where now you can also find quality arts and crafts for sale.
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Casa Iriarte
Several Canarian mansions, many of them in poor repair, dot the town centre. The mid-18th-century Casa Iriarte, once the home of intellectual Tomás de Iriarte and the site of clandestine political meetings, has seen better days.
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Casa Miranda
On the corner of Calle Lonjas you'll find the Casa Miranda restaurant, one of the town's better examples of 18th-century Canarian architecture.
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Castillo de San Felipe
Outside the town centre there are some noteworthy spots, such as Castillo de San Felipe beside Playa Jardín.
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Ermita de San Juan
Just off Plaza Charco is Iglesia de San Francisco, tacked on to tiny Ermita de San Juan, the oldest structure in town (built in 1599).
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Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Peña de Francia
The Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Peña de Francia, a 17th-century church with three naves, a wooden mudéjar ceiling and the image of Gran Poder de Dios, one of the town's most revered saints.
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Jardín Botánico
Don't miss a visit to the Jardín Botánico, on the road out of town. Established in 1788, the botanical garden has thousands of plant varieties from all over the world.
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Lago Martiánez
Designed by Canario César Manrique, the watery playground of Lago Martiánez, northeast of the centre, has four saltwater pools and a large central 'lake'. It can get just as crowded as the surrounding small volcanic beaches. Swim, sunbathe or grab a bite at one of the many restaurants and bars. There's a glittery new casino here, as well.
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Loro Parque
Where else can you see 3000 parrots (the world's largest collection) all in one place? Loro Parque is home to 340 species of parrots along with other exotic animals, including tigers, gorillas and chimpanzees. Unless you object in principle to wild animals in captivity, the park is quite impressive. Don't miss the dolphin and whale shows, the subterranean aquarium with the world's longest submarine tunnel and the vast 'penguinarium'.
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Mirador de la Paz
Above town, the Mirador de la Paz is a square with great views where Agatha Christie was supposedly inspired to write the novel The Mysterious Mr Quin .
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Museo Arqueológico
The Museo Arqueológico provides an insight into the Guanche way of life with its replicas of a typical cave dwelling, as well as a burial cave where pots and baked-clay adornments share the same burial area, demonstrating the Guanches' belief in an afterlife.
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Plaza Charco
The heart of Puerto de la Cruz is the lively Plaza Charco, centred around an ancient Indian laurel tree. The plaza acquired its name because it used to flood from the sea every time there was a heavy storm (thankfully, no more).
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Plaza Europa
The Plaza Europa, a balcony of sorts built in 1992, may be a modern addition, but it blends well with its historic surroundings and is a good place to start your visit. The tourist office is here, in the Casa de la Aduana, opposite the town hall.
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Risco Belle Aquatic Gardens
Risco Belle Aquatic Gardens is a tropical oasis is which sits in the heart of the Parque Taoro south of the town centre.
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Sitio Litre Garden
The Sitio Litre Garden boasts a luscious orchid collection and the town's oldest drago (dragon tree).
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Torreon de Ventoso
The Torreon de Ventoso is one of the better-kept historic buildings. The tower once formed part of the town's Augustine convent and was used to keep watch over the port.
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