Canyon El Muerto in Santa Cruz de Tenerife/España v3-a2-I 2h

not as difficult

El Muerto

Last Update: 18.12.2025 by Jeroen Kirchner

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Country: España / Spain

Region: Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Subregion: Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Town: Santa Cruz de Tenerife

v3 a2 I

15min

1h30

15min

100m

25m

2x30, 1x40m

300m

Car optional

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Summary:

Mostly open canyon with games through multi-layered volcanic rock. Popular option after or during rainfall. Views of the Ocean and arrival on the beach (expect lots of rubbish, possibly contaminated water).

November - February

Summary:

Access:

Park in Iñaza, near the park. Leave no valuables in the car.

Approach (15 min):

Walk away from the buildings into the open at first, crossing two small river beds before arriving in el Muerto.

Tour (1 h 30):

Starts with a jump, followed by a slide and an abseil/jump. A small walking section. A couple higher waterfalls and the final section to the beach. Some handlines to install.

Return (15 min):

Through the settlement, followed by a cemented track upwards diagonally towards the village, crossing a small canyon. Arriving in town, there's a few steps to the car.

Coordinates:

Canyon Start

28.426806°, -16.297691° ↓↑
DMS: 28° 25" 36.5', -17° 42" 8.31'
DM: 28° 25.608", -17° 42.139"
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Canyon End

28.426899°, -16.297513° ↓↑
DMS: 28° 25" 36.84', -17° 42" 8.95'
DM: 28° 25.614", -17° 42.149"
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Infobarrancos.es Canyon Info

Infobarrancos enlace para barranco Barranco del Muerto https://www.docuwiki.infobarrancos.es/doku.php?id=barrancos:canarias:muerto

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Información: Partes de la descripción del cañón se han importado automáticamente. Concretamente, los campos Coordenadas, Ruta GPS, Topografía de https://www.docuwiki.infobarrancos.es/doku.php?id=barrancos:canarias:muerto

Hydrology:

First canyon to catch water, due to a large catchment area and a more impenetrable rockbed.

Topographie: Importado de infobarrancos.e...

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