Jardín Botánico La Laguna

Also called Plan de La Laguna, Jardín Botánico La Laguna is a lovely, cool botanical garden, at the bottom of a volcanic crater. Gravel and cement paths wind through the garden, where trees and plants are labeled and offer plenty of shade along the way.

Most people arrive by car, but it's easy enough to take bus 44 from the city center or Blvd de los Héroes, and ask the driver to let you off at the right spot - it's easy to miss, so ask a couple times so he doesn't forget. From there it's a 1km downhill walk to the garden. Signage is sparse, so ask along the way if you're unsure.