Jardín de Cactus
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Jardín de Cactus
Visiting hours
10:00 – 16:30
Center closing hours:
17:00
Av. Garafía, 35544 Guatiza
Lanzarote
OPEN 365 days a year
Located in Guatiza, municipality of Teguise, El Jardín de Cactus is the last great work of César Manrique in Lanzarote, a fascinating creation that houses about 4,500 specimens of cactus of about 500 species from five continents.
The artist chose an old deposit used as a landfill in an agricultural area of extensive cactus plantations dedicated to the cultivation of cochineal, thus representing the rehabilitation of a place of great landscape value on the island in a state of neglect.
After 20 years of creation, the work gives life to an architecture full of decorative and sculptural elements that integrate with the environment, further enhancing its natural beauty. The presence of volcanic stone and basaltic monoliths turned into sculptures, resulting from the time when earth was extracted, stands out; but it is the vivacity and exoticism of the cactus that enraptures the visitor in an authentic poetic scenario of shapes, textures and colors.
This set, internationally awarded and considered one of the most important cactus gardens in the world, summarizes the rich mixture of languages that Manrique practiced, and that he himself called total art: a combination of architecture, spatial intervention, sculpture, interior design or gardening that allow us to know him in his pure state.
THE RESTAURANT
The Jardín de Cactus Restaurant offers a very special proposal in Lanzarote where one can enjoy very special flavors with panoramic views of the garden including the exclusive option of the Cactus Garden Brunch.
Highlights include wrinkled potatoes with mojo (local sauce) or local goat cheese, but undoubtedly, the specialty is the incorporation of the cactus itself in the kitchen: the visitor will not remain indifferent to the honeyed cactus croquettes, chicken and cactus rolls, or the queen of the house: the vegetarian hamburger of cactus, millet and potato. Naturally, there is a wide range of Lanzarote Denomination of Origin wines to pair with the dishes.
Restaurant Opening Hours
Every day from 10:00 am to 4:45 pm.
Closure of the kitchen at 4:00 pm.
“INSÓLITA” EXPERIENCE
The “Insólita” Experience, more than a tourist visit, is about living a unique experience, where the visitor will not only learn the details about the construction of the center and its historical and ethnographic link to the environment, as well as the function of cochineal cultivation and obtaining natural dyes as an economic engine for the island; but also discover the anecdotes and intimacies that make the garden unique.
The unusual experience allows us to see the center through the eyes of the artist, getting to know in depth his way of creating through the concept of total art and the ever-present binomial between art and nature.
Discover an unknown island
To say goodbye to the garden from all the senses, a tasting of local products and specialties from the cactus is included. Without a doubt, a special visit that, in addition to discovering the most intimate version of El Jardín de Cactus and its creator, allows us to connect with other travelers and share an experiential experience.
Services
Visit duration: Approximately 1 hour.
No outside food or drinks are allowed. You can enjoy our cafeteria services.
Families
Free entry for children under 7 years old.
We have comfortable high chairs for children in the cafeteria. Changing facilities are available in the restrooms.
Clothing
We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and footwear, as well as a hat and sun protection during the summer months.
Photography
The Cactus Garden is a unique and distinctive place where you can take the most original and fun photos.
Here are some recommended spots to make the most of your visit and camera: The 8-meter cactus at the entrance. The panoramic views of the Garden from the entrance.
Don’t miss the photo at the cactus known as the “mother-in-law’s seat”—ask about it! The quirky fountain in front of the shop. Manrique’s works at the entrance to the restrooms. The mural in the cafeteria. The Guatiza windmill.
Accessibility
It has been adapted to facilitate access for people with reduced mobility. However, the uneven pavement with stone paths can be challenging. The mill area and the shop are not accessible as they do not have adapted ramps.
Pets
Pets are not allowed, except for assistance dogs as specified by Law 3/2017 of April 26, regarding assistance dogs for people with disabilities in the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands.
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