El Charco del Ingenio Jardín Botánico

Jardín Botánico

Unique park above the town with an enormous collection of cacti. A vast area just past the Balcones area which includes some of the older engineering installations (an old mill and raceway), lovely canyons, well informed guides (mostly expats) for the botanists and birdwatchers. Go early in the day to avoid the heat and for more wildlife. Locals who are members are sometimes given a key to the back gate – find one and buy him beers until he relents! The reservoir is host to a number of migratory birds, and the locals can be rather stunning as well. Guided tours are offered.

• outdoors

Address

Paloma s/n

Getting there

uphill past Los Arcos, then take a left

Hours

Daily 09:00-18:00

Website

elcharco.org.mx (opens in a new tab)