César Manrique: Northern Lanzarote Guided Tour

When, in the late 1960s, César Manrique returned to Lanzarote and, together with Jesús Soto, commenced the construction and start-up of the Art and Tourism Center of Lanzarote, they were perhaps not aware of the international and artistic trend that they were going to generate. César, a multidisciplinary artist, painter, sculptor, conservator of monuments and tourist resorts, designer of landscapes and gardens, and recognized ecologist, created from natural volcanic accidents a tendency that impacted the world. He managed to unite Art, Urbanism and Tourism in a single concept, under a philosophy and model of urban intervention based on sustainability and respect for the natural values of the territory, into what is now a world reference. Our Island would certainly be less attractive and with much less personality without his art. Not visiting these Centers and works of art, being able to interpret them, is like not even having travelled here. Don't miss this unforgettable tour!

1. 1

   Stop 1

   15 min

   Monumento al Campesino is a work of César Manrique and a tribute to the work in the fields of the Lanzarote community.

2. 2

   Fundacion Cesar Manrique

   1 hour

   César, a multidisciplinary artist, painter, sculptor, conservator of monuments and tourist resorts, designer of landscapes and gardens, and recognized ecologist, created from natural volcanic accidents a tendency that impacted the world.

3. 3

   Jardin de Cactus

   40 min

   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 cacti of about 500 species from five continents.

4. 4

   Mirador del Rio

   1 hour

   Mirador del Río (480 m), a spectacular viewpoint carved into the edge of the cliff and recreated by Manrique, which was an old artillery post "Batería del Río". From here, we can see the Chinijo Islands.

5. 5

   Jameos Del Agua

   Pass by

   Jameos del Agua

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.