Jardín Etnobotánico de Oaxaca

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"A botanical garden showcasing the region's biodiversity, including giant cacti, agaves, medicinal plants, and wildflowers—visits are by guided tour only, which explain how plants were used historically for food, medicine, textiles, and rituals; the site also features historic ruins, stone pathways, and sculptural elements and is recommended as a peaceful retreat from the busy city streets." - Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty is a writer who specializes in covering destinations, resorts, and cruises for Travel + Leisure and other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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"A botanical garden showcasing hundreds of regional plant species, providing an informative and scenic complement to nearby historic and cultural sites." - Travel + Leisure Editors

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"A botanical garden that brings together plants and flowers from Oaxaca’s many regions, providing a concentrated and accessible representation of the state’s botanical diversity and natural beauty." - Sam Gutierrez

"In Oaxaca, I have to be a bit of a tourist. Visiting the botanical gardens, El Jardin Botanico de Santo Domingo, is a must; the plants, flowers, and varieties never cease to inspire my designs."

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"Located in the former convent of Santo Domingo, the botanical garden features 900 species from across the state along with sculptures and artwork; admission is by guided tour only, there is one English tour per day at 11am with just 25 spots (first come, first served), and pricing is 50 MXN for Spanish tours and 100 MXN for English tours—arrive early." - Matthew Kepnes