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Named after the Prussian naturalist Alexander von Humboldt, the view today encompasses many more buildings than it did in his day when he passed through the valley and admired it in 1799. It's unclear whether this exact spot is the same visited by Humboldt (there is also a restaurant and another parking spot with the same name); from both spots however there are fantastic views from La Orotava to Puerto de la Cruz, and on clear days the peak of Teide is also visible. Take a moment too to look in the other direction – on the upper part of the mountain is the Cueva de Bencomo, where it is believed the Guanche king Bencomo once lived.
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Church of St. Augustine
The 17th-century church was once part of a monastery which is now used as a music school. Especially noteworthy are its bell tower, built of black volcanic stone, and the elaborate Mudejar-style carved wooden ceiling.
MAIT / Museum of Iberian-American Handcrafts
Located in a former 17th-century convent, the museum is devoted to the exhibition of arts and crafts from the Canary Islands, as well as from Latin America and the Philippines. The building is worth seeing in its own right.
Built in 1925 as a private mansion, the building is now used for a school and also houses a café. The garden in front is freely open to passersby.
Plaza del Kiosco
The pleasant square with a café is a good viewing platform, with good views as far as Puerto de la Cruz.
Jardines Victoria
Once belonging to the mansion of the Marquis de la Quinta Roja, the terraced 19th-century gardens were acquired by the city in 1991 and opened to the public. The structure on the uppermost terrace was conceived as a mausoleum, but never used.
Centro de visitantes Telesforo Bravo
Visitor centre and ornamental garden displaying Tenerife's native flora. It houses an exhibition that journeys across the island in altitude and historically. Considering free admission, the Centre is worth exploring before climbing Mount Teide to learn about its history.