Botanical gardens of Tenerife

 Jardín de Aclimatación de La Orotava

Calle Retama 2, 38400 Puerto de la Cruz
Usually: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (last admission around 5:00 p.m.)
Admission: approx. €3 for adults (cheaper for children/with discounts)
Visiting time: 1–1.5 hours
Shady, cooler garden with huge, exotic trees.

 Palmetum de Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Avda. de la Constitución, 38003 Santa Cruz
Usually: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Admission: approx. €6 for adults (discounts for children)
Visiting time: 1.5–2 hours
Modern palm grove with beautiful ocean views.

 Mariposario del Drago

P.º Nicolás Estevez Borges, 38430 Icod de los Vinos
Usually: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Admission: approx. €10 for adults (cheaper for children)
Program: 45–60 minutes
Indoor tropical butterfly park, open all year round.

All three locations are easily accessible by car, parking is usually available nearby, and advance reservations are not required.