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The Caldera de Taburiente is the largest erosion crater in the world. At its highest point it is 2545m above sea level and drops to about 1200m innthe center and sea-level where the river-bed runs out into the sea.
Its is a very popular location for walking. There are routes within the Caldera and walking routes around the top edge of the crater.
There are several companies that offer organised walks.
Individual walkers wanting to enter the Caldera MUST obtain permission from the Caldera Information office. |
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View into the Caldera de Taburiente from Los Barros (near Los Llanos) over the Barranco de Las Angustias. This is the main route into the Caldera Taburiente. The first part can be travelled by car. The rest on foot. |
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The Briestas gorge in the Caldera de Taburiente |
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In the Caldera de Taburiente
At the top is the 'Roque Idafe' and below is the 'Reventon Pass', the descent from the camping site to the river bed. |
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A party of walkers negotiate a narrow path alongside a stream in the Caldera de Taburiente.
The stream only flows for short periods in the winter months. |
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Evening sun on the clouds in the Caldera. |
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Mid-winter snow at the Roque de Los Muchachos. |
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Barranco de Las Angustias. |
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The Caldera National Park visitors center. |
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The wind from the East causing a strange trinagular cloud to emerge from the Caldera and out over Los Llanos. |
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