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Titolo 4
Sendero Barranco del Rio
Arico
📍Arico
👣13.2 km
🏋️Moderate
⏱️Estimated hiking time: 4h30m
📈Total elevation gain: 955m
⬆️Maximum altitude: 1822m
⬇️Minimum altitude: 1089m
🅿️Parking nearby: Yes
🌥️The route is mostly sunny, although there is plenty of shade.
ℹ️There is no information point nearby.
🗺️Especially within the ravine, there are areas where it's easy to lose the trail.
⚠️There are areas prone to landslides; within the ravine, there are wet areas and a risk of slipping.
📸Birdwatching, waterfall, pine forest
🌲 This area is home to great biodiversity, including the Canary Island pine and shrub species. Typical of the Canarian scrubland
🏔️ The trail begins in the Corona Forestal Natural Park and runs through the Barranco del Río ravine to the midlands of this area of the island.
📋 No permit required.
The Barranco del Río Trail, located in the municipality of Arico, is one of the hidden gems of southern Tenerife and one of the most spectacular routes for those seeking direct contact with the island's wildest nature. Despite its name, the ravine only carries water intermittently, but when it does—after rains or during the snowmelt—it reveals its true splendor with small waterfalls, crystal-clear pools, and a constant murmur that accompanies the hiker.
The route begins in the midlands of Arico and gradually enters the ravine bed, surrounded by vertical walls of tufa and volcanic rock that showcase the different geological layers formed over thousands of years. As you progress, the landscape transforms from the arid environment typical of the south to a more humid and cooler microclimate, dotted with native vegetation such as spurge, cardon cactus, and bejeque, and the occasional solitary fig tree clinging to the cracks in the rock.
One of the trail's greatest attractions is its adventurous nature. There are sections where you'll need to use your hands to climb small walls or navigate between stones polished smooth by water. It's a moderately difficult route, recommended for hikers with some experience or a desire to explore off the beaten path.
During the hike, the silence of the ravine is broken only by birdsong and the echo of the wind. At certain points, the riverbed widens, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the valley and the ocean beyond. Those with a keen eye can discover remnants of ancient water channels and natural caves that serve as reminders of how the area's inhabitants, centuries ago, harnessed the resources of their surroundings.
The Barranco del Río is an experience unlike any other in southern Tenerife: wild, silent, and profoundly authentic. It's the kind of trail you don't just walk, you experience, leaving visitors with the feeling of having discovered one of those places that nature still keeps secret.
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