A floral oasis: Jardines de México
The road ahead resembles a roller coaster. Ups and downs meander through the descents that will inevitably take us to the Pacific coast via the México – Acapulco highway.
The climate is very peculiar. The landscape tells us that we are in a semi-arid area, however, the proximity to Tequesquitengo’s lake and Sierra de Huautla add some humidity to the air. There, behind a small hill, we find palm trees and the first glimpses of the vast collection of flowers that this park houses.
Jardines de México is a unique sanctuary, not only in México, but globally. Founded in 2014, this is the largest flower garden in the world. It extends over 51 hectares, where we find seven thematic gardens, inspired by the flora of different countries. This is without leaving aside ponds, art galleries, fountains, and greenhouses.
A monumental statue in the shape of a peacock welcomes us. The colors of the bird change each season, as the plumage is made up of thousands of flowers. One of them is the dahlia, which also serves as the logo of the place. This flower, whose original name in Nahuatl is “Acocoxochitl”, is considered the “México’s National Flower” and a symbol of the National Floriculture.
The tour begins with the Labyrinth of the Senses, a fascinating space where the objective is not to get lost, but to discover different hidden elements. In the middle of its walls, tunnels, and green barriers, we find works of art such as The Bird with Two Faces or the monumental sculpture The Spirit of Nature, which with its vibrant red color can be seen from the center of the labyrinth as it stretches towards the sky.
The walk-through at the Japanese and Italian gardens offers us a journey through various habitats, ranging from an arid Zen garden to a Renaissance villa in Tuscany. The pagoda located above a stunning lily pond invites us to reflect and disconnect while watching the lotus flowers and bamboos move to the rhythm of the wind.
The neighboring Tropical Garden transports us to a cool jungle. The flora is rich and abundant. Various waterfalls and a spectacular orchid garden are the ideal complements to this landscape full of bromeliads, portulaca, and the so-called Flor de Mayo.
Finally, we arrive at the Cactus Garden: a desert landscape of cacti, saguaros, agave, groves, and more than 200 species that reflect the diversity of cacti that exist in the country. Around 60% of the variety of cacti that exist in the world can be found in México.
In an age where we continually see biodiversity being lost, it is encouraging to see that projects such as Jardines de México promote the conservation, protection, reproduction, and research of more than 65 million flowers. Whether on-site or through different initiatives of sustainable use and environmental education, the mission of this 100% Mexican project is without a doubt something critical and that perfectly combines the worlds of culture, art, entertainment, and sustainability.
A monumental statue in the shape of a peacock welcomes us. The colors of the bird change each season, as the plumage is made up of thousands of flowers. One of them is the dahlia, which also serves as the logo of the place. This flower, whose original name in Nahuatl is “Acocoxochitl”, is considered the “México’s National Flower” and a symbol of the National Floriculture.
The tour begins with the Labyrinth of the Senses, a fascinating space where the objective is not to get lost, but to discover different hidden elements. In the middle of its walls, tunnels, and green barriers, we find works of art such as The Bird with Two Faces or the monumental sculpture The Spirit of Nature, which with its vibrant red color can be seen from the center of the labyrinth as it stretches towards the sky.
The walk-through at the Japanese and Italian gardens offers us a journey through various habitats, ranging from an arid Zen garden to a Renaissance villa in Tuscany. The pagoda located above a stunning lily pond invites us to reflect and disconnect while watching the lotus flowers and bamboos move to the rhythm of the wind.
The neighboring Tropical Garden transports us to a cool jungle. The flora is rich and abundant. Various waterfalls and a spectacular orchid garden are the ideal complements to this landscape full of bromeliads, portulaca, and the so-called Flor de Mayo.
Finally, we arrive at the Cactus Garden: a desert landscape of cacti, saguaros, agave, groves, and more than 200 species that reflect the diversity of cacti that exist in the country. Around 60% of the variety of cacti that exist in the world can be found in México.
In an age where we continually see biodiversity being lost, it is encouraging to see that projects such as Jardines de México promote the conservation, protection, reproduction, and research of more than 65 million flowers. Whether on-site or through different initiatives of sustainable use and environmental education, the mission of this 100% Mexican project is without a doubt something critical and that perfectly combines the worlds of culture, art, entertainment, and sustainability.
