Cascada de Colores
Cascada de los Colores
A small waterfall on the floor of Caldera de Taburiente. Iron-rich stream water stains the rock walls red, orange and green, making it a highlight of a valley-floor hike.
The Cascada de Colores is in fact a curtain of water spilling over a small dam, and iron and algae have stained the rock face in a range of colours. It lies on the floor of the crater and can be reached by walking up the stream from the Angels' Gorge entrance for about 2–3 hours, or passed on the way across the crater from Los Brecitos. The route involves several river crossings, so wear shoes that can get wet. The gorge may be closed temporarily after heavy rain.
Opening hours
Open all day (accessible on foot)
Nearby sights
- Caldera de Taburiente National Park
- La Cumbrecita
- Roque de los Muchachos
- Roque de los Muchachos Observatory
- Los Llanos de Aridane
- Mirador El Time
- Puerto de Tazacorte
- Royal Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Snows