Trail S79 La Aldea - Guigui Chico - Guigui Grande - Tasartico

This linear route of 15.2 km crosses the Güigüi Special Nature Reserve between La Aldea de San Nicolás and Tasartico, reaching a maximum elevation of 707.84 m and a minimum of 52.89 m. The trail is rated as very high difficulty and the source indicates it is suitable only for experienced hikers accustomed to physical demands, given its great length and high cumulative elevation change. The estimated time is 7 hours and 24 minutes.

The source highlights that this is a route with frequent accidents from falls at the same level due to steep slopes and loose terrain. Additionally, it lacks shade, making sunstroke and dehydration among its greatest risks. It crosses unpopulated areas without services, following an evident, purely rural path through bitter and sweet spurges, cardón cacti, and small palm groves at the bottom of ravines.

If your goal is to reach Guigui Beach, the source indicates you can take the S 79.2 branch and section the trail. This allows you to choose between the longer route from La Aldea or the shorter one from Barranco de Tasartico, the latter being the most popular. The source notes that because it is traveled by inexperienced users given its popularity, numerous accidents have occurred from heat stroke, dehydration, and falls at different levels with fatal consequences.

The trail always remains within the municipality of La Aldea de San Nicolás and offers impressive views of the steep and hidden western island coast, with no visible towns or roads. It represents one of the few land-based options to reach this completely natural coast of the island, being one of the few areas with little or no human impact.

Upon arrival at Tasartico, the source indicates that you can find restaurant services. Toward the beach there is an accommodation facility.