A video by Raúl Zumba on TikTok questions whether the 17 euros for general entry to Jameos del Agua, in Lanzarote, is excessive. The content creator acknowledges that the space is beautiful, but believes the fee could be lower.
The content creator Raúl Zumba has brought the price of entry to Jameos del Agua, one of the most iconic tourist centres in Lanzarote, into the centre of the debate. In a video posted on his TikTok profile, the user jokes about the 17 euros it costs for general adult entry and wonders if it is really worth it.
“They charged me 17 euros to see blind microscopic crabs. Here you can see me at Jameos del Agua, in Lanzarote, meditating on my existence and whether paying 17 euros to enter and see blind microscopic crabs is worth it,” he states in the recording, which has gone viral.
A price that generates divided opinions
The video, shared this Friday, has opened an intense debate among the TikToker's followers. While some support his criticism and consider the price to be high, others argue that the site is worth every euro for its uniqueness and maintenance.
Zumba himself clarifies that his complaint is not against the beauty of the place. “I must say that the site is very beautiful; that the site is gorgeous. One thing does not negate the other,” he points out. His criticism focuses exclusively on the cost of entry.
According to the official online sales tariff of the Centres for Art, Culture and Tourism (CACT) of Lanzarote, the general adult entry to Jameos del Agua costs 17 euros. The combined ticket with the House of the Volcanoes amounts to 22.40 euros.
The value of a unique space in the world
Jameos del Agua is much more than just a volcanic tube. The space, designed by artist César Manrique, combines an indoor lake, garden areas, an auditorium, and a restaurant. In its natural lake lives the blind albino crab (Munidopsis polymorpha), an endemic species of Lanzarote that measures between two and three centimetres.
The tour begins at Jameo Chico, with a descent down a volcanic staircase into the underground tunnel. From there, visitors access the indoor lake, one of the most photographed spots in the complex. The visit continues to Jameo Grande, where the iconic white pool surrounded by volcanic rock is located.
For Canary Island residents, the adult price is 13.60 euros, and for residents of Lanzarote, the fee is reduced to just two euros. People with disabilities also receive discounts: 11.90 euros for adults and 5.95 euros for children aged 7 to 12 years.
The TikToker, who is not a resident, paid the general fee and believes the price could be more affordable. “Maybe you could charge me a little less, I don’t know, 12, 10, 9 euros and have fewer cafés, because I come to see the blind microscopic crabs, not to have coffee,” he jokes in the video.
A debate that transcends social media
The post has reopened the debate about the balance between heritage conservation and tourist access. The CACT defend that the income from tickets is allocated to the maintenance and improvement of the centres, as well as the preservation of ecosystems.
For the average visitor, the 17 euro entry can represent a considerable expense, especially if visiting with family. However, many tourists believe that the experience justifies the price, given that it is a natural and artistic space unparalleled in the world.
Raúl Zumba's video has prompted thousands of people to question whether the price of Jameos del Agua is appropriate. Meanwhile, the centre remains one of the most visited in Lanzarote, with an average of 500,000 tourists per year.
If you plan to visit Jameos del Agua, remember that Canary Island residents, especially those from Lanzarote, enjoy significantly reduced prices. For others, the general entry remains at 17 euros, although one can always opt for the combined ticket with the House of the Volcanoes for 22.40 euros.
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