THE PROJECT

Regenerative tourism proposes an approach that not only respects the environment, but also improves it. The "Positive Tourism Routes" offer nature-based experiences that promote biodiversity, community well-being, and responsible development. This initiative invites both visitors and locals to actively participate in restoring the natural environment and building a more conscious and transformative tourism model for the future.

"Turismo en Positivo" brings together a series of free guided routes through rural, urban, and coastal areas of La Laguna, complemented by activities such as stargazing, trail cleanups, visits to organic farms, and local product tastings. The focus is on regenerative tourism, combining environmental education, well-being, and local development.

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ACTIVITY PROGRAM

ACTIVITIES

TEMPLATE TURISMO EN POSITIVO ACTIVIDAD

Tapateando

[23] TAPATEANDO LA LAGUNA

Local Product, Gastronomy, and Heritage

🏙️ Ruta Urbana – Dificultad Fácil
🚶‍♀️ Paseo guiado por el casco histórico de San Cristóbal de La Laguna
Duración: 3 horas


📍 Meeting Point
🕖 Time: 19:00 h
📌 Place: Junto a la Torre de la Iglesia de La Concepción


🧃 Solo necesitas traer un poco de agua
🍢 Incluye picoteo durante la ruta


✨ Perfecta para todos los públicos. Descubre historias, curiosidades y rincones únicos de una ciudad Patrimonio de la Humanidad.

[26] BLUE TRAIL – PUNTA DEL HIDALGO

Coastal walk+ Beach clean-up

🌊 [26] Blue Trail – Punta del Hidalgo
🚶‍♂️ Coastal walk+ Beach clean-up
🟢 Difficulty: Easy | 👨‍👩‍👧 Suitable for families


📍 Meeting Point
🕙 Time: 10:00 h
📌 Place: Avenida Marítima, Punta del Hidalgo


🧢 Recommendations:
👒 Hat or cap
💧 Plenty of water
🥪 Snack
🩱 Swimsuit and towel (in case you fancy a dip!)
🧤And lots of motivation to take care of the environment!

♻️ An activity to enjoy the coast and help keep it clean and alive.

[2] The Mountains of La Laguna

La Laguna -> Mesa Mota

🌊 [August 2] The Mountains of La Laguna 

A trail through the mountains that defend the city of San Cristóbal de La Laguna, to understand its past and its green future. 

🚶‍♂️ La Laguna -> Mesa Mota ( Circular)
🟢 Difficulty: Easy–medium – 6 km – 3 hours duration.  

📍 Meeting Point
🕙Time: 10:00 h
📌Place: Torre de la Concepción, La Laguna  

Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6QLCV7y5Sw2ce3FL6 

🧢 Recommendations:

👟 Hiking footwear
👒 Hat or cap
💧 Plenty of water
🥪 Snack

🧤And lots of motivation to take care of the environment!

[3] A Paradise of Biodiversity

Cruz del Carmen (Circular) – Environmental Education

🌊 [3 August] A Paradise of Biodiversity. Environmental Education

Enter the laurisilva forest of Anaga on a unique route. Discover the biodiversity within this natural treasure, understand its threats, and help protect it.  

🚶‍♂️Route: Cruz del Carmen (Circular)
🟢Difficulty: Medium – 7 km – 3 hours duration.  

📍 Meeting point:
🕙Time: 9:25 h
📌Place: San Cristóbal de La Laguna Bus Station – Platform No. 273  Andén nº 273

Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/F8CrmpHJZ9GxtjN28

Logistics: 

To get to Cruz del Carmen we recommend using public transport.  We will meet at 9:25 a.m. at the La Laguna bus station to take line 273 toward Pico del Inglés (last stop) at 9:45. 

For the return, we will take line 273 at 14:45. 

Transport is not included and you must be punctual. We cannot wait for anyone. 

🧢 Recommendations:

👟 Hiking footwear
👒 Hat or cap
💧 Plenty of water
🥪 Snack
🧤And lots of motivation to take care of the environment!

[13] ASTRONOMICAL COAST

Tejina – Jóver with star observation

NEW DATE [20] TEGUESTE – BAJAMAR

Hiking and Biodiversity

🌋 Hiking Route – Medium Difficulty
📏 Distance: 7 km
🥾 Varied terrain, ideal for adventurers in good physical shape

📍 Meeting Point
🕘 Time: 9:00 a.m.
📌 Location: Plaza de San Marcos, Tegueste

🎒 Recommendations for the route:
👟 Hiking shoes
👕 Long-sleeved shirt
👒 Cap or hat
💧 Plenty of water
🥪 Snack or light food

🩱 Don’t forget your swimsuit and towel!
🏊 Possible swim at the end of the activity

🕐 Approximate finish time: 1:00 p.m.

NEW DATE [23] IDENTITY AND TRADITION

Cruz del Carmen – Chinamada – Las Carboneras

🌊 [23 August] Identity and Tradition

A route from the summit down to hamlets full of culture and tradition.

🚶‍♂️ Cruz del Carmen – Chinamada – Las Carboneras (Non-circular route)
🟢 Difficulty: Medium – 7 km – 4 hours duration.

📍 Meeting Point:
🕙 Time: 10:45 a.m.
📌 Place: San Cristóbal de La Laguna Bus Station – Platform No. 273

Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/F8CrmpHJZ9GxtjN28

Logistics:

To get to Cruz del Carmen we recommend using public transport. We will meet at 10:45 a.m. at the La Laguna bus station to take line 273 toward Cruz del Carmen at 11:05.

For the return, we will take line 275 at 16:15.

Transport is not included and you must be punctual. We cannot wait for anyone.

🧢 Recommendations:

👟 Hiking footwear
👒 Hat or cap
💧 Plenty of water
🥪 Snack
🧤 And lots of motivation to take care of the environment!

[24] BETWEEN LAVA ANDAGUANCHES

La Barranquera (circular) + coast clean-up

🍇 [August 24] Between Lava and Guanches – La Barranquera

✨ A day to understand the environment of the island’s ancient inhabitants, with a positive impact activity to improve this coastal enclave.

📍 Meeting point: La Barranquera – https://maps.app.goo.gl/fcJTgdSfa3V34ipLA

🕓 Start time: 10:00 h
🟠 Difficulty: easy–medium – Short route, but along pebbles.

⏳ Total duration: 2.5 hours
🚍 If you cannot find parking in the lower area, you can use the parking areas in this location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UQYtkjqRKwW1GSXy8

🎒 Recommendations:

👟 Hiking shoes
👒 Hat or cap
💧 Sufficient water
🥪 Snack
🏊‍♂️ Swimsuit and towel

[30] THE WAY OF THE MILMAIDS

Cruz del Carmen -> La Laguna (with trail clean-up)

[August 30] The way of the Milkmaids✨

Discover the identity and traditions of the past. Walk with us along part of the historic dairywomen’s route.

🚶‍♂️ Cruz del Carmen – Plaza del Cristo (La Laguna) – ONE-WAY ROUTE
🟠 Difficulty: medium–high – 8 km, with 530 m total descent and 200 m ascent. Duration: 4 hours.

📍 Meeting Point:
🕙 Time: 9:25 h
📌 Location: San Cristóbal de La Laguna Bus Station – Platform nº 273

Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/F8CrmpHJZ9GxtjN28

Logistics:

To get to Cruz del Carmen, we recommend using public transport. We will meet at 9:25 at La Laguna bus station to take line 273 towards Cruz del Carmen at 9:45.

The route will end at Plaza del Cristo in La Laguna.

Transport is not included and punctuality is essential. We cannot wait for anyone.

🧢 Recommendations

👟 Hiking shoes
👒 Hat or cap
💧 Sufficient water
🥪 Snack

FECHA NUEVA [31] EL BATÁN

WINE AND LINEN – El Batán. (With tasting)

🍇 [August 31st] WINE & LINEN – El Batán
✨ An afternoon of nature, history, and local flavors. Join us on a short but intense trail leading to La Cueva del Lino, where we’ll explore its story and traditional use.
We’ll wrap up the experience with a tasting of local products accompanied by delicious wine. 🍷

📍 Meeting point: Plaza de El Batán
🕓 Start time: 4:00 p.m.
🟠 Difficulty: Medium – Short trail, but with steep elevation
⏳ Total duration: 5 hours
🚍 We recommend using public transport.
You can take bus line 274 from La Laguna Bus Station at 3:00 p.m., arriving at El Batán around 3:50 p.m.
🚌 Return bus available at 8:55 p.m.

🎒 Recommendations:

  • 👟 Hiking shoes
  • 👒 Hat or cap
  • 💧 Enough water
  • 📸 Camera or phone for photos
  • 🧥 Light clothes and a jacket for the return
  • 🧤 And the desire to connect with local culture!

📌 El Batán Location:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/dkKB65xbWvepFeYa8

[3] WORLD HERTAGE

Urban Route San Cristóbal de La Laguna – Social Route

[September 3] – World Heritage – Social and Urban Route in San Cristóbal de La Laguna

A route to discover all the secrets of the World Heritage City – Inclusive Route

🏙️ Urban Route – Easy Difficulty
🚶‍♀️ Guided walk through the historic center of San Cristóbal de La Laguna
⏳ Duration: 2 hours

📍 Meeting Point: Next to the Tower of La Concepción Church

https://maps.app.goo.gl/2okjHbQuTZHmUXZcA

🕖 Time: 18:30 h

🎒 Recommendations:

Comfortable clothing and footwear for walking

[7] BAJAMAR – TRADICIÓN Y HUERTO ECOLÓGICO

Bajamar circular, With collaboration in an organic garden

[September 7] – Bajamar

🌊 We invite you to a walk full of history through the charming village of Bajamar, exploring its streets and landscapes, and finishing with a delicious tasting of fresh produce from its gardens at a local organic farm.

🟢 Difficulty: Low – 3 km – 3 hours

📍 Meeting Point: Bajamar Tourist Office, in the square in front of the Ermita del Gran Poder de Dios
https://maps.app.goo.gl/hQMwqD7hKkg9uGT28

🕠 Time: 17:30 h

🎒 Recommendations:
– Comfortable clothing and footwear for walking
– Hat or cap
– Water for the walk

LINES OF WORK

Cultural and Natural Heritage

Discovering and valuing the cultural and natural heritage of the municipality will be the greatest guarantee for its conservation. In the program, led by a Bachelor of Environmental Sciences and Official Tourism Guide, we will understand the identity marks of the municipality and its attractiveness at a global tourism level.

2. Local Development

The routes are designed to support the development of the local economy, connecting visitors with producers, artisans, and small sustainable businesses. In this way, local products are promoted, contributing to economic growth and reinforcing the cultural identity of the area.

3. Local and Visitor Connection

An active interaction between visitors and the local community will be promoted, fostering social cohesion. Through collaborative activities, tourists and residents will work together to improve the environment and share knowledge, creating an enriching and beneficial bond for both parties.

4. Active Environmental Protection

The routes will include beach clean-up activities and invasive species control. Participants will help remove waste from coastlines and exotic species that threaten biodiversity. These regenerative actions will allow for the restoration of ecological balance and raise awareness about the importance of caring for the natural environment.

5. Environmental Education and Awareness

Specialized guides will accompany the routes, providing environmental education on local ecosystems and challenges. This awareness will generate greater consciousness in visitors, promoting more responsible tourism committed to the preservation of the natural environment.

6. Connection with Nature and Well-being

The routes offer the opportunity to reconnect with nature, combining physical and mental well-being with environmental regeneration. Participants will enjoy natural beauty while actively contributing to its conservation, reinforcing the balance between personal enjoyment, their mental health, and environmental responsibility.

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