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Planning a trip to Tenerife<\/strong>? We recommend planning a few days in San Crist\u00f3bal de La Laguna<\/strong>. This is one of our favorite towns on the island: its historic colonial center, a UNESCO World Heritage<\/strong> Site, its colorful facades and cobbled streets make it a destination apart in the Canary archipelago.<\/p>\n\n

In this article, we share 6 reasons to visit La Laguna<\/strong> in Tenerife.<\/p>\n\n

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This opinion is completely independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We visited the region anonymously, making our own choices and paying our bills in full.<\/p>\n\n

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<\/span>Is La Laguna worth a visit?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n

Yes, San Crist\u00f3bal de La Laguna is well worth a visit. A UNESCO World Heritage<\/strong> Site, the city boasts a colonial historic center of rare coherence, where each street tells the story of several centuries of history. We were seduced by its colorful facades, lively squares and the quality of its architectural and museum heritage. In our opinion, it’s the most beautiful town on Tenerife<\/a>. You’ll find remarkable religious monuments as well as museums accessible to all ages. We list the reasons in more detail below. You can also take a look at our selection of the city’s top attractions.<\/p>\n\n

We list the reasons in more detail below. You can also take a look at our selection of the city’s top attractions<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

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<\/span>Reason 1 – A UNESCO-listed historic center<\/span><\/h2>\n\n

The historic center of San Crist\u00f3bal de La Laguna is, in our opinion, one of the best-preserved colonial heritages on the Spanish islands. Listed by UNESCO, it can be explored on foot, along cobbled streets lined with colorful facades that bear witness to the Conquista<\/em> period. We were struck by the coherence of the whole: houses with wooden galleries, sculpted portals, discreet interior patios. The Plaza del Adelantado<\/strong> forms the heart of this area, surrounded by remarkable buildings including the Palacio de Nava, the Hermitage of Saint Michael the Archangel and the Town Hall. You can stroll around freely, without paying an entrance fee, making it an ideal starting point for exploring the city. Moreover, La Laguna’s urban planning served as a model for many colonial cities founded in Latin America, giving it a historical importance that extends far beyond the archipelago’s borders.<\/p>\n\n

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WHERE TO STAY IN San Cristobal de La Laguna<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Our favorites: neighborhoods and hotels<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Centrally located, with lots of historical charmLa Laguna Gran Hotel<\/strong> – Check photos and availability<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hotel Laguna Nivaria<\/strong> – Check photos and availability<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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See our complete selection of the best hotels in San Cristobal.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/span>Reason 2 – Its churches and remarkable monuments<\/span><\/h2>\n\n

La Laguna is home to an exceptional concentration of religious buildings, each with its own identity. La Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de los Remedios Cathedral<\/a><\/strong>whose origins date back to the 16th century<\/strong>, was renovated in the 20th century and declared a Site of Cultural Interest<\/strong> in 1983. We were impressed by its neoclassical fa\u00e7ade and richly decorated chapels. L’Church of the Concepci\u00f3n<\/a><\/strong>a National Monument, is the city’s oldest building: its Mudejar coffered ceilings and Baroque ornamentation make for a richly decorated interior. Equally surprising is theSanto Domingo de Guzm\u00e1n Church<\/a><\/strong> hides behind its sober facade walls covered with striking frescoes and murals. You can visit these three monuments at a reduced rate with a \u20ac2 combination ticket, making the whole experience very affordable. Visit the official website for more info here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

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HAVE FUN IN TENERIFE: activities<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Dolphin watching<\/a>Buggy \/ Quad<\/a>Snorkeling<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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<\/span>Reason 3 – Its rich and varied museums<\/span><\/h2>\n\n

La Laguna’s museums are of an unexpectedly high quality for a city of its size. Tenerife’s Museum of History and Anthropology<\/strong>, one of the island’s finest museums<\/a>, is housed in the Casa Lercaro<\/strong>, a typical Canarian mansion with wooden galleries and patios, and traces the island’s cultural evolution through archaeological finds and ethnographic objects. We spent a very instructive time there. At the other end of the thematic spectrum, the Mus\u00e9e de la Science et du Cosmos<\/strong> offers a fun, interactive approach to science, with a planetarium, permanent exhibitions and workshops for all ages. It’s an ideal place for families. Finally, the Casa Cayetano G\u00f3mez Felipe<\/strong>, an 18th-century<\/strong> Canarian house, houses several thousand antiques from Asia and the Americas, illustrating Tenerife’s role in trade between Europe and the New World. So, are you ready to learn new things in this city full of surprises?<\/p>\n\n

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