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Jardín Botánico de UNAM

UNAM Botanical Garden

Large botanical garden showcasing thousands of plant species from across Mexico's many different ecosystems, including dry deserts, rocky mountain ranges, tropical and sub-tropical rainforests, and coastal wetlands. The gardens include an extensive collection of cacti. Visitors may be surprised at the extent of the collection (and Mexico's astounding biodiversity - the country is home to more plant and animal species than both the United States and Canada combined).

Address: C.U. (Cd. Universitaria)
Getting there: Metro to Universitaria
Hours: Mon-Fri 09:00 - 17:00, Sat 09:00 - 15:00 (closed Sun)
Price: free
Website: ib.unam.mx (opens in a new tab)

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