BUENAVISTA DEL NTE CLIMBING FIELD GUIDE
Carrizales: Seven Hours in Tenerife’s Water‑Carved Ravine
An approximately 7‑hour canyoning (barranco acuático) route in Buenavista del Nte; this guide lays out what to expect, the fitness and gear essentials, and key logistics.
Carrizales: Seven Hours in Tenerife’s Water‑Carved Ravine.
Carrizales is billed as one of Tenerife’s definitive water‑canyon experiences: a full‑day, approximately seven‑hour descent through a barranco acuático in Buenavista del Nte. The outing demands swimming ability and good physical condition, and it’s run subject to local authorizations and the operator’s minimum‑group policy.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A Classic Barranco Acuático in Tenerife
Carrizales is presented as a standout water canyon on Tenerife: a sustained canyoning route through a water‑cut ravine in Buenavista del Nte that promises an immersive day in wild terrain.
Seven Hours of Moving Water and Endurance
The activity lasts around seven hours and requires participants to know how to swim and be in good physical shape—expect a full‑day of continuous, physical canyoning.
Pack for Wet, Mountain Terrain
Practical preparation is essential: bring your own mountain footwear that can get wet, a change of clothes for after the activity, and at least 2 liters of water; the outing is also subject to Cabildo de Tenerife authorizations and a minimum‑group requirement.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
From briefing to exit, Carrizales unfolds as a long day in moving water and rock: participants negotiate the stretch of barranco acuático in Buenavista del Nte over roughly seven hours, moving through pools and channels that demand steady swimming skills and sustained physical effort.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Required: your own mountain footwear that can get wet, a change of clothes for after the activity, and at least 2 liters of drinking water.
The outing runs for around 7 hours; plan for a full‑day commitment and bring provisions accordingly.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the Carrizales trip take?
Around 7 hours.
Do I need to know how to swim?
Yes. Participants must know how to swim.
What gear do I need to bring?
You must bring your own mountain footwear that can get wet, a change of clothes for after the activity, and at least 2 liters of water.
Is there a minimum group size?
Yes. A minimum of three people is required for the activity to run; if the minimum is not met the operator will notify you in advance.
Are permissions required to run the canyon?
The activity is subject to authorizations from the Cabildo de Tenerife.
Who operates the Carrizales canyoning trips?
The operator listed for this activity is Wild Mountain Canarias.