Jardín Botanico Dr. Alfredo Barrera Marín

This is a must see/experience part when in Puerto Morelos. An important thing to bring, so you can enjoy it more is bug spray and long pants. It's a bit hard to find the entrance, but the Google location is correct (just be careful as some cars are driving very fast and there isn't a long piece of road to turn into the park/parking). Lot's of things to see (animals ánd plants) here and the walk takes about one and a half hour. The signs give good information although some signs needs to be changed (the weather has taken it's toll). Same for the hanging bridge. There is more potential in this park when it comes to maintenance, but overall: amazing!

Awesome botanical garden - one area made up of several Mayan archeological sites, along with reconstructions of a Mayan housesand a gum camp. The other side is the botanical side with well marked flora, mangroves, and an observation tower that looks over the preserve. I believe the entire loop is about 2 km, well shaded and a very easy walk. Very way to get to close up and personal with native flora and fauna. Highly recommended!!

Beautiful, serene nature area with a 2km trail. Would have been better with a guide to explain what there is to see. $220 for foreigners and $150 for residents.

A beautifully curated window into endemic wildlife, as well as the historical practices of the Maya who occupied this land pre-colonization. Can’t believe this isn’t a more popular spot. Any less than stellar reviews are from those who don’t fully appreciate this sort of environment. Stunning trail (with lookout) in addition to the meticulously maintained botanical collections. Great place to learn some local history / botany, but if that’s not your thing, the beautiful scenery is more than enough to justify a trip. Bring bug spray.

Good place to visit if you are interested in various trees and Maya culture. We came at round 8:15 in the morning and been there for few hours. Seen few monkeys, hummingbird, butterflies and other. We have been on 2 climbing towers. One steel and one wooden one. The hanging bridge was closed. Lots of mosquitoes, be prepared! They have few washrooms with soap and running water. As of Nov 4,2025 the admission fee was 220 per person. Perhaps that’s why there are hardly any visitors around and why I put 4 stars. The staff was friendly

It was not exactly what I came for. I was told they had ceremonial cacao here. However , my group decided to explore the trails and it was a fun hike and learning explortation The n bathroom was very interesting with the ceramics used.

This place is beautiful and the staff working there were lovely. I highly recommend going if you are wanting to get away from the crowds and see some of Quintana Roo’s natural side.

Beautiful nature preserve amidst Mayan ruins. In the jungle (use mosquito repellent) and next to the mangroves. Great hike great trail, great viewing platform. And education and conservation minded as well. We loved this experience.

Like, if you are wanting a UK Kew Gardens experience, it aint here. The mosquitos are bloodthirsty and plentiful. Bug spray is a must. The plants are labeled and the discussion of the Mayen society is enlightening.

Great morning adventure. Spent the morning walking the 2km loop around the jungle. Spotted plenty of iguanas and 4 spider monkeys in the trees. The look out spots were great to see the monkeys in the trees. Make sure to wear insect repellent as there are a lot of mosquitoes.

This was a lovely afternoon adventure! Nearly empty, we only saw two other people the entire time. And three spider monkeys up in the trees! Beautiful natural paths lined with jungle plants, palms, cacti, flowers, medicinal gardens, natural caves, marshland. Small Mayan ruins and a recreation of a primitive village. Quiet, peaceful... you feel as if you're stepping back in time. Rope bridge was under repair but we did get to climb one of the lookout towers - fantastic view! If you're visiting the area and looking for a non-touristy spot, this is the place. NOTE: bug spray is highly recommended.

I'm really glad this place exists to protect the plants and the ruins inside of it. It is wonderful and the crew is great. Free ID guides are on loan at check in. TAKE BUG SPRAY. Being a botany nerd, I really appreciated all of the ID and work that went into it. The ruins are not excavated and not showy, but nonetheless very interesting. The plants are pretty great. Definitely worth stopping into.

I visited this amazing Botanical garden in the late summer of 2018. It's s place lovingly taken care of, not a touristy, just beautiful rich learning ground for nature enthusiasts and for families.

My visit was late May, so very hot & humid and almost no other visitors. Trails are very rough, sometimes extremely rough. Maybe 1/5 of the path is 'paved', still rough but a wheelchair could do this section. I saw monkeys, lots. But you have to arrive early or late as they sleep through the heat of midday. I saw them 10-10:30am. Park opens at 9 though, it would be cooler. In May, very little was blooming. The various gardens were organized, but not particularly well cared for, nothing special about the gardens themselves. If you're a fan of botanical gardens you will find them disappointing. But - the monkeys made it worth the $10! Also, there are iguanas just everywhere. They did have some great and exotic trees and palms. Very peaceful place to spend a day, I will go back and bring a book for lounging in the reading room. The reading room by the fern garden is a shaded, screened shack with hammocks (sometimes) and hammock-chairs- great space to take a nap! Use the restroom by the parking lot before you start on the path because once you start down the path there's only one other restroom, and it is towards the beginning. Oh, and it is an outhouse (see picture). A nice outhouse - but still. Unless you hurray through the gardens you'll probably find yourself squatting at some point. Most of the "paths" are shaded by the lush jungle you are wandering through, but sections here and there are not (including the lookout towers). There are no amenities (food, water, etc) to purchase. Be sure to bring: hat, insect repellant (lots), snacks, good walking shoes, water