The history of the Terra Nostra park is linked to the evolution of the village of Furnas as a thermal centre and summer resort. This romantic botanical garden was built in the 17th century and is one of the most popular sites on the island of São Miguel, visited by locals and foreigners attracted by the baths in the geothermal pool, due to the magnificent scenery and the variety and richness of the exotic vegetation.The Park is divided into two zones: the upper part, occupied by avenues and denser woods, and the lower zone between the courses of Ribeira Amarela and the Serpentina de Água, where you can find walkways, lawns, ponds and fountains.Of particular note are the thematic gardens of Cycas, Endemics, Flowers, Camellias and Ferns, as well as Avenida das Palmeiras and Avenida das Ginkgos. The most important species are Oaks, Black and White Poplars, Cryptomeria, Araucaria, Tulip trees, Camellias, Tree Ferns, Hydrangeas, Azaleas and Rhododendrons.The park also has a thermal pool with iron water, brownish in color and a temperature of around 25ºC.