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Jardín de Cactus: What to see and how to visit it in Lanzarote
Guatiza Cactus Garden, César Manrique’s last work in Lanzarote: a volcanic stone amphitheatre with cacti from all over the world.
César Manrique’s last major work on the island: an old quarry turned into a stone amphitheatre filled with thousands of cacti from around the world, watched over by a windmill.
Manrique took an old volcanic-ash quarry in Guatiza — an area where prickly pears are still grown for cochineal — and turned it into an amphitheatre of volcanic stone terraces. An old restored gofio windmill watches over it. It was his last project for the island’s Art, Culture and Tourism Centres.
Entrance fees to tourist centres are not included in the tours; opening times and prices depend on each centre.
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Visit it on a private tour.
It is part of these private routes, with pick-up at your accommodation. If you would rather combine it with other places, we tailor the route to you.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS · 4
What people ask me mostabout Jardín de Cactus
How many cacti are in the garden?
More than a thousand cacti from all over the world, in a volcanic stone amphitheatre.
What is Guatiza’s cochineal?
An insect that lives on prickly pears and is used to make carmine red dye. It is still farmed in the area.
Which private tour visits Jardín de Cactus?
It is part of these routes: César Manrique’s island (4 h). It can also be included in a tailor-made route.
Is there an entrance fee for Jardín de Cactus?
Yes, it is a ticketed centre. The entrance fee is not included in the tour; I’ll list it in your proposal.
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