Jardín de Cactus
Manrique’s last major work, a former quarry whose terraces are planted with nearly 500 cactus species and more than 4,000 plants.
Jardín de Cactus is in the village of Guatiza. Opened in 1990, it was the last major project Manrique completed in his lifetime. He transformed a round, old volcanic ash quarry into a garden with terraces like an open-air amphitheater. Nearly 500 species of cacti and succulents, more than 4,500 plants in total, come from the Americas, Madagascar and elsewhere. Volcanic stone sculptures, ponds and a restored white windmill are scattered among them, and a tall metal cactus sculpture stands at the entrance. Admission is about 7 euros, and the garden café is a good place to rest. The traditional fields around the nearby village grow cochineal cactus.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–17:45
Nearby sights
- César Manrique House Museum (Haría)
- Haría
- Castillo de Santa Bárbara
- Playa de Famara
- Teguise
- LagOmar
- Cueva de los Verdes
- Jameos del Agua