Ángel Vázquez, CEO of the Art, Culture, and Tourism Centers (CACT), has reaffirmed his stance against implementing a shuttle system for access to Las Montañas del Fuego. According to internal studies, this approach, which would involve two bus bases in Uga and Tinajo, could result in annual losses of between 8 and 10 million euros. Vázquez justified this estimate by stating that revenue from catering and the shop would be compromised, along with a potential decrease in visitor numbers.
The CEO maintained his firm rejection of the model requested by various political and social stakeholders, including the mayors of Tinajo and Yaiza, Jesús Machín and Óscar Noda, respectively. Vázquez defended the current reservation system with timed entry slots, which is successfully preventing vehicle queues and is expected to remain effective during peak months like July and August.
Regarding the CACT's financial situation, the audit conducted by FGH Auditores confirms that the 2025 fiscal year closed with a net profit of 1.97 million euros. Total revenue reached almost 52.5 million euros, primarily from the sale of over 2.95 million tickets. Expenditures exceeded 50.1 million euros, covering staff costs (386 professionals) and bills for services and purchases.
Payments included 7.56 million euros in fees, distributed among the municipalities of Haría, Tinajo, and Yaiza (over 5.59 million) and the Cabildo (nearly 1.97 million). Mandatory taxes were also paid, with measures for discounts, and investments totaling 4.74 million euros were made for social, cultural, and sports sponsorships, supporting 138 projects in 2025.
For 2026, the outlook is one of moderate optimism. Gross income from January to May already exceeds 23 million euros, compared to 21 million in the same period of 2025. A contingency plan is being developed to control spending in response to international uncertainty.
