This Eastern Seaboard district is a close neighbour of Santa Cruz along with  Breña Baja to its south in the wide, fertile valley of Las Breñas, and to the west, El Paso and the  Cumbre Nueva mountain range. Its capital, San Pedro, lies at 300m above sea level. 
Again like its neighbour it is agricultural, growing bananas, avocados and cereals such as wheat and barley also form part of its farm produce, and even tobaccos. At its highest levels, there are extensive chestnut and laurisilva woods covering hillsides and slopes. The most important geographic fault is the hydrovolcano of La Caldereta, on the boundary with Santa Cruz de La Palma.
Mirador de la Concepción.- Close to the neighbourhood of Buenavista, this viewing point is an exceptional natural balcony overlooking Santa Cruz de La Palma and the valley of Las Breñas. Next to the viewing point is situated the Hermitage of La Concepción.
Pared Vieja.- A recreational zone which can be reached from the road that leads from San Isidro to the summit. It offers barbecue areas, rustic picnic tables and drinking water.
Palm groves.- In Buenavista, San Pedro, El Porvenir and Miranda, we can find the best groups of palm trees on the island, as well as fine examples of dragon trees.
Religious Buildings.- The church of San Pedro (Saint Peter) and the Hermitage of La Concepción are the most interesting religious buildings. Both are from the 16th century, and are the home to altarpieces and details of considerable value.
Cistercian Monastery.- In the Monastery of the Cistercian Order resides a community of cloistered nuns.
Industry and crafts. - Breña Alta is a hardworking community that has preserved its customs. Its small craft industry brings in considerable benefits to the economy of this municipality. Especially worthy of mention are the basketwork and embroidery, as well as the handmade cigars