Guided Tours

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Visit us with a guided tour

Get to know Finca encuentro

Visit us in our green oasis above the busy city of Puerto de la Cruz and experience firsthand what biodiversity really looks like. 
We believe in permaculture instead of monoculture. In cycles instead of waste. And in the possibility of a truly sustainable living. We are creating a place for you, for us, and for future generations, and we would love for you to be a part of it.

Bundled knowledge

Why you should book a tour at our Finca

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Time
We believe that the im­por­tant things in life take time. That's why we set aside a whole 1.5 hours for you. We offer space for questions, discussions, and a small snack together.
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Plants​
Tenerife’s bananas are famous, but mono­culture is not for us. Our bananas grow among 250+ plant species, creating a healthy ecosystem. If you are lucky, you might discover red, yellow and blue varieties.
More Knowledge
Your guides David and Patrick founded the finca and developed the mission from day one. They have watched every plant grow and bring over 25 years of gardening experience.
More Individuality
We welcome questions, so groups are limited to 15 people to make sure it stays personal, warm and interactive. For larger or private groups, simply contact us and we will find a solution.
More Diversity
Diversity is everywhere. Each permaculture bed is unique, and most of our infrastructure is built from recycled materials. Our local team, volunteers and interns make this place truly international.

Curious to see our concept in real life?

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Discover the Project

Your Journey Through the Finca

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Welcome and Safety Instructions

We will pick you up directly at our parking lot and start with a short introductionabout us, the finca, and important safety measures to be observed during your visit.

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Explore our syntropic Food Forest

Here you will see our huge variety of different plants and learn about the Food Forest Design and it's core idea. We introduce you to the syntropic method not only in theory, but also in direct application. If you like, you can also go on your own exploration tour here.

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Get to know our market garden

Between the cultivation beds, we will take time to consciously appreciate the soil beneath our feet. Using a vivid model, we will show you what lies beneath the surface and why healthy soil is the foundation of all our work. Here, you’ll learn the permaculture principles in direct application and can try them out yourself.

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Do the Taste Test

Now it’s time for a well-deserved tasting break. In the shade of the passion fruit vines, you can enjoy a fresh snack from our garden in the idyllic greenhouse.

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Learn all about bananas

You’ll get to know how they grow, why they’re not actually trees, what role they play in our system, and, with a bit of luck, our blue or pink varieties will even be ripe during your visit.

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Finca Encuentro Water recycling workshop
See first hand waterrecycling

Water management is one of the biggest challenges on the Canary Islands.
During your visit, we share insights into the region’s current water issues and explain how our approach offers a more sustainable alternative.
You will see how our water is purified naturally and learn about each stage of our recycling process.

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Get to know the Natureschool

Last but not least, the tour brings you back to where it began, passing by our nature school along the way. We share our space with a multilingual kindergarten where the youngest ones can grow up closely connected to nature.
Here, sustainable living becomes part of everyday life from the very beginning.

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Finca Encuentro - Guided Tour

1.5 hours with a maximum group size of 15 visitors
25
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per person
  • Tuesday and Thursday
  • 10-11.30 a.m.
  • English
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