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Colomos Forest

Bosque Los Colomos

This lovely, family-friendly green space is a 92-hectare urban forest that boasts 30,000 trees of diverse species. Its mission is to conserve a beautiful example of a native woodland in an urban environment and educate visitors on ways for humans to better coexist with nature. In terms of visitor amenities, Colomos boasts lovely gardens including a Japanese garden and a cactus garden, goldfish ponds where children enjoy feeding the fish, and horseback riding. Smoking is strictly prohibited.

Address: El Chaco 3200, Colomos Providencia, Zapopan
Hours: Mon-Fri 09:00-15:00
Website: bosquesurbanos.mx (opens in a new tab)

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