10 Famous Gardens and Public Parks in Mexico

Mexico in the south of North America is one of the popular tourist spots among globetrotters worldwide. From Cathedrals to beaches, every corner of Mexico is packed with visitors for a different purpose. Although the major part of the city is occupied with high-end corporate towers, there are so many beautiful national parks and gardens in Mexico where residents can spend quality time with their close ones. There are more than sixty-five federally protected national parks in Mexico among which most are open for the common public. If you want to get lost in the peaceful ambiance of nature then these gardens and public parks are the best locations.

Here is the list of few famous public parks, national parks, and gardens that remain occupied with visitors most of the time. Mexico residents can have a visit to these parks in the morning or in the evening to get a perfect blend of tranquility and enthusiasm. 

List of Beautiful Public Parks in Mexico 

1. Grutas de Cacahuamilpa

Grutas de Cacahuamilpa is one of the most visited National Parks in Mexico. The park was built on an approximate area of ​​1,598.26 hectares in the north of the Guerrero area and falls under the municipal region of Pilcaya and Taxco de Alarcón. Grutas de Cacahuamilpa was declared as a National Park in 1936 and open for common visitors. “Cacahuamilpa” means in the peanut seabed and the area of the park is ideal for growing peanuts. Moreover, there are a couple of caves in the park that work as water reservoirs for locals.

Address: Guerrero, Mexico

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2. Charco Del Ingenio

Charco del Ingenio in Mexico is a famous natural reserve that is preserving various types of endangered cacti from the smallest one to the enormous one. Inside the park, you will find yourself surrounded by different species of cactus from thorny ones to the smoothest ones. Although visiting this park is a little risky as you might get hurt with the sharp throned cacti. But if you are an extreme flora lover, especially cacti, then you can come here to collect snaps. 

Address: Paloma S/N, Las Colonias, 37720 San Miguel de Allende, Gto., México

Website: http://www.elcharco.org.mx/

Timings: Mon-Sun: 9 am to 5 pm 

3. Parque Hundido

If you are looking for a location in Mexico with a splendid view and a plethora of greenery then head to the Parque Hundido. Parque Hundido is a lush green park in Benito Juárez, Mexico that has been preserving greenery since the 19th century. There is a floral lock in the center of the park that looks beautiful. This clock is also the prime spot for the people who came to Parque Hundido for clicking pictures. Visitors have to cover a loop trail of 1.5 kilometers to see all the attractions inside the park.

Address: Av. Insurgentes Sur S/N, Extremadura Insurgentes, Benito Juárez, 03740 Ciudad de México, CDMX, México

Main attraction:  The floral clock in the center of the park. 

4. Ola Brisa Gardens, A.C.

Ola Brisa Gardens is one of the popular botanical gardens in Mexico City. The garden is specifically located in Manzanillo city covering an enormous land beneath the mountains. Ola Brisa Gardens is the ideal place for leisure walks with your partner and to play with toddlers in the evening. The massive green garden features thousands of floral species that you will not find anywhere in the town. The entire trail to Ola Brisa Gardens is so beautifully terraced that you might need a tour guide to locate the hidden areas in the park. 

Address: Arnulfo Flores 7, Colinas de Santiago, 28860 Manzanillo, Col., México

Website: http://olabrisagardens.com/

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5. Amaitlán Botanical Garden

Amaitlán Botanical Garden is the widest man-made park in Mexico. The garden has an inbuilt residential complex surrounded by lush green trees. The innovative project of Amaitlán is started to make Mexico the greenest city in North America. So, if you are fond of living in areas surrounded by greenery then you can move to Amaitlán Botanical Garden permanently. The construction fowl for the residential complex is still in work so, you need to contact the authorities to know about the possession period. 

Address: 82043 Sinaloa, Mexico

Website: http://www.amaitlan.mx/

Distance from Mexico: 544.5 km

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6. Vallarta Botanical Gardens AC

Vallarta Botanical Gardens is located in different places in Mexico City and each location is uniquely beautiful. Apart from the lush green trees, you will get a mountain view, river view, and Skyview from the center of the park. Whether you want fresh oxygen in the morning or active walks in the evening, Vallarta Botanical Gardens is the perfect destination for all activities. The enormous 64-acre garden is also home to some unseen birds and creatures. The garden also features fields of Vanilla Plantation, Hiking Trails, Garden Gift Shop & Nursery from where you can purchase preserved plants. 

Address: Carretera Puerto Vallarta, Carr. Costera a Barra de Navidad Km 24, 48425 Jal., México

Website: https://www.vbgardens.org/

Distance from Mexico: 838.8 Kilometers 

7. Pascual Ortíz Rubio Public Park

Pascual Ortíz Rubio is the top-rated public park in Mexico City. Since 1999, Pascual Ortíz Rubio has been constantly observing the ride of visitors, and around lakhs of people visit this park every year. Visitors will get cultivation of palm trees on one end of the park that is exported to other cities. Apart from this the ornamental fountains & view of the monument eventually enhance the view of the entire park. Apart from this, the evening view of the park is so soothing that local people spend hours here admiring the view. 

Address: Jardín Pascual Ortiz Rubio, Col del Valle Centro, Benito Juárez, 03100 Ciudad de México, CDMX, México

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8. Bosque de Chapultepec

Chapultepec in Nahuatl means “Hill of Grasshoppers”, and has acted as a shelter for refugees for the past seven centuries. Medical emperors and presidents often visit this place to spend some quality time in the lap of nature. The beautiful location of the Bosque de Chapultepec park in Mexico attracts most of the visitors no matter how the climate is. The artificial park is built on an approximate land of 686 hectares from where the visitors can capture the panoramic shot of the hills. There is an ecological space in the park that is ideal for family gatherings and cultural activities.

Address: Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City, Mexico

Website: http://data.sedema.cdmx.gob.mx/bosquedechapultepec/

9. Sumidero Canyon National Park (Parque Nacional Cañón del Sumidero)

There is a 217.9 km² enormous park in the North of Chiapas that is the perfect blend of adventure and serenity for visitors. The place has a boundary of 1000 meter long canyons on both sides and from the center of the canyon, there is the river. You will find different species of monkeys, crocodiles, and other wild animals roaming on the trails. You can capture the best view of Sumidero Canyon National Park from the bottom of the canyon. There are in total five waterfalls, three beaches, and two freshwater springs inside the canyon.

Address: Chiapas, Mexico

Nearby attractions: Chichén Itzá, Xcaret Park, Dos Ojos Cenote, Reserva de la Biósfera Sian Ka’an 

10. Floating Gardens of Xochimilco

Floating Gardens of Xochimilco is basically a supermarket in water. There are multiple bridges and pathways across the water bodies that are equipped with visitors all the time. Beneath the bridge and on the lake there are hundreds of ferries roaming around selling vegetables and eateries. This floating garden is a perfect destination for thousands of Mexican people in the town. From pulque to mariachi music, visitors will get everything fancy here in the Floating Gardens of Xochimilco.

Address: Laguna del Toro, San Juan, Xochimilco, 16038 Mexico City, Mexico

Timings: Mon-Sun: 8 am – 9:30 pm

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There are an uncountable array of public parks and gardens in Mexico City, therefore it is very hard to select a few. On every corner of the road or on the end of the thoroughfare there is a lush garden with an abundance of greenery. A visit to these gardens is the best source to breathe in pure oxygen in the bursting city life. If you are searching for a serene location to pacify your soul then visit any of these beautiful parks in Mexico with your friends or family.

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