We visited the Botanical Garden at UNAM a few weeks ago when we were visiting the UNAM campus. The…read moregarden was founded in 1959, and it's intended to represent Mexico's plant diversity. To that end, it has several different areas. Since the garden is free to visit, we just stopped by for a quick visit. Since we didn't have much time, we just wandered around for a bit. We saw an amazing variety of agave and cacti. I definitely would have wandered for longer if I could have. The parking was a bit confusing. There was a parking lot, but the gate didn't let open to let us in. We parked on the street near the gate, but we weren't sure it was legal parking. Worth a visit if you're in the area, but I wouldn't suggest you necessarily go out of your way if your visit to CDMX is a short one!

Worth a look for sure. It's a bit out of the way and we had trouble getting an Uber to pick us up…read morebut otherwise it was great. The website claims they close at 3 on Saturdays but that seems to just be the little shop inside and the greenhouses. There are lots of little paths to wander and an enormous amount of cacti. Some of the paths aren't well marked and can be steep/rocky.

Thanks to Yelp, we found Jardines de Mexico during an early October stay in Cuernavaca and…read moreXochitepec. Aside from the wedding were in town for, Jardines de Mexico was the highlight of the trip! It exceeded my expectations and was worth the time to get out there, walk the grounds for about two hours, and frantically get back to the hotel for our friend's wedding. Honestly, I wish we could have stayed longer. Thought to be the largest garden in the world, Jardines de Mexico spans more than 51 hectares (~126 acres), located near the southwestern side of Lake Tequesquitengo. It features seven large-scale thematic gardens inspired by the design, flora, and essense of different countries. There's the cactus garden, the Japanese garden, the tropical garden, the "Labyrinth of the senses," the four seasons garden, "ConSentidos," and my unexpected favorite - the Italian garden. We almost dismissed the Italian garden because we didn't know what to expect other than statues and maybe some tall Italian Cypress trees. My breath was *literally* taken away when we walked up the steps and overlooked the grand balcony and WOW. The view. Do not miss this garden. Another favorite of mine was the Japanese garden, along with the tropical garden. Engulfing yourself in nature - the plants, the flowers, the butterflies, the water elements - is a nice reprieve from the city. A lovely way to recharge and also get grounded. Not that some gardens might be closed due to maintenecnce. A few gardens we passed through were prepping for private events (yes. they do private events such as weddings and corporate gatherings). They also host large-scale events, like concerts, and seasonal events (for the holidays). Admission is $275MXP for visitors (13+), $225 seniors, and $125 for children (3 to 12 years). They offer a 20% ticket discount for locals of Morelos and teachers. You can buy tickets online or at their ticket office. Wear comfy shoes, a hat (not sure if they allow umbrellas), sunscreen, sunglasses, up to one 1L bottled water, and a charged phone for pics! Pros: o There are shuttles/trams that take you to different parts of the park, even if it's over the next garden (which is still a walk). o It's dog-friendly! There are cooling off/wading pools throughout the park in the warmer months, and also doggy water stations. o There is plenty of parking, and the covered parking area is provided by mixed use solar panels (shade for patrons and energy for the park!). o There are onsite restaurants and cafes, plenty of restrooms, some seating areas along the walking paths, a gift shop, and an art gallery. What needs some improvement: o They need more signage. You can easily get lost. o There are no rideshares around, nor a line of taxis to get you out. If you call for a taxi, expect it to arrive within 45 min. Pet policy: o $70 admission fee, and one dog per adult o Must wear a leash at all times; no retractable leashes allowed o No dog food for sale, so bring your own. o Clean up after your pet.

This place is beautiful, this is a good trip if you wan to get away from the city to spend a day…read morewalking around beautiful gardens and enjoy the warm weather. The restaurant experience was OK but we asked at the entrance if they have other options in addition to the buffet and they said that we could order from their regular menu but when we got to the actual restaurant they said that the buffet was the only option if we wanted to eat. The food was OK but they took a while to refill some of the dishes. We were lucky to get there before a huge group so we were able to get enough food. The buffet is a little expensive for locals but it is worth if you are hungry and can take advantage of the variety of options. There are several gardens including Japanese, Italian, tropical and cacti. I was a little disappointed when they confirmed two of the exhibitions were closed but the ones that were opened were really nice. Since we visited during Christmas time, they also had a special event with dance and performances. There were several vendors selling food and souvenirs including free coffee if you posted a picture on their social media. There was also a nice touch at the end where you could grab a free plant to take home. I would like to go back to visit the gardens that were closed.

This was such an amazing find. We were finishing up our Eat Mexico street food tour, and we had…read morebeen visiting with our tour guide, Sofia. When she heard my husband had been a professional organic farmer and gardener, and our tour was ending just across the street, she sent us here. We were amazed to find this amazing urban collective in the middle of Roma. The giant tower you see in my pictures if made of water bottles. There are numerous yurts, pavilions, fire pits, rain collection systems, gardens, and so so much more throughout the large area. When we were there, in the late afternoon, a group of people were building a large pavilion, a few college age folks presided over a small group of school age children, a preschool age group was just finishing up, and people were beginning to arrive for a composting class. It was amazing to learn a little bit about the story of the place, the area purchased by local residents after it had been turned into a dump after the earthquake in 1985. They restored the area and made it what they wanted, an amazing area in the very heart of CDMX. It was also so cool that we could just wander in, walk around, and no one minded or cared. Everyone seemed to be happy, pleasant, and working toward some cool project. It seemed very utopian and I'm sure that's what they are going for. Thanks for letting us come in and check it out.

I walked through here on my way to Polanco. It's a lovely little garden space that is open and free…read moreto the public. They have a small greenhouse and a large area under the fruit trees where you can sit on a blanket (people were picnicking there), as well as benches under the thicker trees in the shade on the other side of the garden. The entrance I came in through was on the bosque castle side, and I went out the exit on the other side where the museum of modern art is. I was able to walk down that way easily to get to Polanco. I was a solo traveler and I love gardens so I had a very lovely time walking through and looking at the plants here.

Absolutely beautiful and breathtaking all at once. Definitely a must see for all visitors. The…read moreentire walk is lovely and so much to see. Also, so much to see and do once you're done seeing the Botanico. This will be for sure something to do be sure to add to your to-do-list.

If you want an adventure outside the Centro Historico, head to Parque Bicentenario, a large public…read morepark with trails, botanic gardens, a skate park and more. There are also public restrooms for free on the campus.