Jardín Botánico

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Lonely Planet review

Gardening is an ancient pastime in this part of the world - Nezahualcóyotl was planting cypresses here six centuries ago for their sheer aesthetic value - and the recently opened Botanical Garden, 300m east of the anthropology museum, carries the tradition forward. Highlighting Mexico's plant diversity, the 4-hectare complex is divided into sections that reflect the country's varied climate zones, with a special emphasis on the plants and trees of central Mexico.

Still in a nascent stage, the garden features a desertlike patch of diminutive cacti and a greenhouse full of rare orchids, with over 150 varieties on display.