The Barranco Oscuro Nature Reserve is located in the Doramas Rural Park. Barranco Oscuro was declared nature reserve due to the fact it consists of a particular vulnerable ecosystem: a laurel forest which shelters some 40 endemic species of plants and invertebrates. The reserve is also home to a pine forest (pinar, in Spanish).
Tourists vacationing in Gran Canaria should appreciate Cocodrilo Park for all its attractions, though the population of crocodiles is the main highlight.
Trekking and hiking in Gran Canaria are recommendable for people keen on active vacations. The island is well endowed for meeting tourists' expectations.
For an intuitive insight into the history of traditional agriculture and tomato growing in Gran Canaria, tourists should visit the Harvest Museum.