Arico Viejo: Culture and Hiking Trails

Arico Viejo is the historic center of the municipality of Arico, combining traditional Canarian architecture with a well-preserved rural setting. Historic paths, landscapes and cultural connections give the place its distinctive character. If you are planning a hotel stay in Arico Viejo, these themes can help guide your choice of destination: would you mainly like to hike, explore the historic center, or discover cultural and culinary connections?

Historic Center, Architecture and Old Paths

Arico Viejo preserves traditional Canarian architecture. The local paths also have historic connections. The Camino Vera de los Cangueros is next to the church square and follows the route of the old Camino Real. It passes old paved paths, canals and cave houses. A paved section of the old path also crosses the Barranco de Polegre. This route brings together traces of historic paths and striking landscape features.

Hiking and Climbing Areas

A section of the Antorcha-Solidaria route between Arico Viejo and Arico Nuevo can be walked. In the 2023 edition of the XXXI Antorcha Solidaria, the route passed through Arico Viejo. Another route with a historic connection is the route from Arico el Viejo to Villa de Arico: it follows the PR-TF-86 and shares its path with the old Camino Real del Sur.

The PR-TF 86.3 La Sabinita–Tamadaya hiking trail is rated easy. Trail conditions can change; check the latest information before setting out. Nearby Arico Viejo, the PR-TF 86.1 Ortiz–La Puente passes through the Corona Forestal Nature Park. This trail is also rated easy and allows visitors to explore the La Puente climbing area in full. Both routes therefore have a stated difficulty level; the PR-TF 86.1 also has the nature park and climbing area as specific points of interest.

The Barranco Polegre near Arico Viejo has several climbing routes on unusual rock. If you plan to climb there, check the technical details locally. This will help you distinguish the hiking trails and their respective landscapes from the climbing areas and choose your planned activities more precisely.

Culture and Local Cuisine

The Centro Tiempo Libre (Antiguo Cine) is a cultural center at c/ La Degollada 6 in Arico Viejo. It has an auditorium, a cinema, a multipurpose hall and a theater. One event-related date for celebrations in honor of Nuestro Señor de La Cruz is 2024, when Arico Viejo resumed hosting them. Dates and programs vary from year to year; check the event dates for your travel period before your trip.

Local cuisine includes Pescado salado con castañas, a salted fish and chestnut dish associated with Arico el Viejo. If regional cuisine is important to your choice of destination, this culinary connection adds another aspect of the place alongside its historic paths and architecture.

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