Sites of Interest
- Martiánez Pools (Lago Martiánez) completed and designed by the famous Canary architect César Manrique.
- Jardín Beach in Puerto de la Cruz, a famous beach filled with palm trees and hotels.
- Plaza del Charco, in the town centre.
- Loro Parque, a famous park and zoo located on the outskirts of the city.
- Ermita de San Amaro, dedicated to the semi-legendary Saint Amaro.
- Archaeological Museum of Puerto de la Cruz, with important pieces of prehistory of the island, which also houses the idol Guanche, called "El Guatimac".
- Anglican Church of Puerto de la Cruz, located within the Taoro Park, was built by British residents in the city. Puerto de la Cruz has the oldest Anglican cemetery in the Canary Islands.
- Church of Nuestra Señora de la Peña de Francia, located in the town centre.
- Botanical Garden in the El Botánico district.
- Castillo San Felipe, a small stone castle next to Playa Jardín.
- La Ranilla, a fisherman's neighborhood (recently renovated).
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