Moving a massive 1000 year old cactus includes putting a newsprint ball on every single spike. This Biznaga as it is called, is a highlight of the garden's impressive collection of 9500 cacti and other plants, covering 450 different species. Located in the Santo Domingo temple's backyard, the garden is a pleasant place for a relaxing walk, away from the city streets. Visits are only possible as guided tours. For those with a decent level of Spanish, tours are more frequent, half the price but also half as long (one hour) as the English tours which are only three times a week

The botanical garden in Oaxaca is not only for plant lovers. It is also a great place to learn about culture and traditional medicine. The garden is adorned with different plants and cacti that are native to Oaxaca. The guided tour lasts an hour and a half to two hours. Tip: If possible, go at different times of the year for new experiences. Tours are given in Spanish on Monday–Saturday for US $5 at 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. On weekdays at 5:00 p.m. there is also an afternoon tour. English tours are on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 11:00 for US$10.

Location:
Calle Refoma at the temple of Santo Domingo
Oaxaca, Mexico

City Park Types:
Natural park, garden

Getting There
An easy walk from anywhere in the Centro Historico. Busses are also available.

Price Description: US $5 for the tour in Spanish

US $10 for the tourn in English

Relative price: Budget

Days Closed:Sunday

Travel Skills: beginner/easy.

You Need to Bring: It is a walk in the sun, so sunscreen may be necessary.

See the temple of Santo Domingo and the nearby markets

Currencies accepted
Mexican peso

Contact Information:
Phone: (951) 516-5325

By Emily Kerr-Riess

I love to travel, I love language, I currently live in Mexico teaching English as a second language. I love...

Created: 07 Nov 2008

Updated: 07 Nov 2008