Botanical Garden
Date: Monday, December 26
Topic: Attractions
A natural reserve and beautiful park right on the outskirts of town, the area includes a canyon, small lake, an old dam and hiking trails. Divided into three parts, the features include Jardin Botanico, which boasts more than 800 cactus species; Parque Las Colonias, measuring about 36 acres with more than six miles of hiking trails; and Parque el Charco del Ingenio. Parque Las Colonias is owned by the city and charges no admission, while the others charge a small entrance fee and are open from from sunrise to sunset. Expect to find the botanical garden areas to yourself early in the morning, sharing the solitude with just a few exercisers and birders who come to see several species of migratory birds on the lake. The views are truly spectacular. If you're particularly fit, try hiking here from town, about a 45-minute walk, uphill all the way, but the path takes you past all sorts of interesting homes on the way.
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