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La Laguna

The island's first capital, a colonial grid of colorful houses that became the model for cities in the Americas, a UNESCO site.

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Open
Always
Price
Free
Time Needed
Half a day
Address
Calle Obispo Rey Redondo, 38201 La LagunaDirections
Getting There
The tram from Santa Cruz, or about 10 minutes from Tenerife North Airport.

Why Go

Founded in the 1490s as an unwalled town of straight streets, La Laguna set the pattern for colonial cities across Spanish America. Its old center of churches, convents and mansions is car-free, and as a university town it's lively at night.

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