César Manrique: Northern Lanzarote Guided Tour
Description
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!
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Itinerary
Monumento al Campesino is a work of César Manrique and a tribute to the work in the fields of the Lanzarote community.
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.
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.
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.
Jameos del Agua
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Let us know where are you staying so we can assign you the nearest pick-up point. Pick up is only available from the following areas: Playa Blanca, Puerto del Carmen, Costa Teguise, Arrecife and Playa Blanca. We will send you an email with the pick-up details on 12/24h before the activity starts. If you are cruise passengers arriving in Arrecife, please note that there is no pick-up at the port of Arrecife; you must pick up at the parking lot in front of the Cabildo building at 9:05.
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(10)
Well paced day out. Loved the caves and Cesar Manrique cactus garden and house. Pablo, aka Paul, was a fabulous guide. Very knowledgeable and friendly. I think it should be made clearer to people who book that lunch is 15 euro, and pretty much non- negotiable, unless you want to take your own food, or go without, as it's in the middle of a small village with no other options. Having said that, it was a buffet, so lots of choice, tasty food and included wine and water. We weren't lucky with the weather, but it didn't spoil the day.
Apart from the lengthy run around for pick ups and drop offs the tour was very enjoyable. Staff were great.
Great day exploring the greatest artist of Lanzarote. Recommend to everyone who like art and architecture. The staff and the bus was professional.
This tour was badly organised, and the guide gave ua very little information and made no effort to animate the group. The 15 Euro lunch at El Cortilo was just plain awful and a serious ripoff for the money. Avoid this tour!
i went solo and it was lovely! bring cash to tip your guide and driver :) I thought there was time to explore every site and saw amazing sights
What a fantastic trip. Fascinating view points in the mountains overlooking La graciosa, then into the cesar manrique caves. Wow what a place. Finished off with an aloe museum tour.. Equally as good. Was only a few hours which was great. Would recommend
Fabulous tour of the North of the Island. Lots put in to one day - absolutely worth it. There are a LOT of steps involved, and I have mobility difficulties, but did manage it, even though I paid for it later. But people worse than myself had other options. Talk to the organisers, they were great.
A fascinating day trip seeing some lovely old towns and sights, a standout was the visit to the green caves, really amazing. The tour guide was wonderful and very informative, she really made the day very special
