Liceo Taoro

You're now standing in front of the iconic Liceo Taoro. With its striking two-tone façade, this building is impossible to miss. Perched on a hilltop overlooking the town, it was originally built in 1928 as the grand residence of the Ascanio family, one of the wealthiest landowners in the La Orotava Valley. In 1975, it took on a new life as the headquarters of the Liceo de Taoro, a cultural society deeply involved in local life. They host concerts, exhibitions, and events all year round, and even help organise the town’s big San Isidro festival alongside the municipality. The house itself isn’t open to visitors, but you can wander up through the gardens to admire the entrance. If you're lucky, you might catch a temporary exhibition — they’re often free. And don’t miss the restaurant: it’s affordable and offers one of the prettiest views of the valley.