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Botanical garden · Puerto Morelos, Quintana Roo
Jardín Botánico Dr. Alfredo Barrera Marín
Tropical rainforest botanical garden on the roadside in Puerto Morelos, with trails, a chicle harvesters' camp, a Maya house and remains of a small pre-Hispanic structure.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Jardín Botánico Dr. Alfredo Barrera Marín
The Jardín Botánico Dr. Alfredo Barrera Marín is located on the roadside of highway 307, in the south of Puerto Morelos. It is one of the largest botanical gardens in Mexico, maintained by the research center El Colegio de la Frontera Sur (Ecosur), and protects an area of medium forest and mangrove of the Quintana Roo coast.
The trails pass through collections of orchids, bromeliads, palms and Maya medicinal plants, and native trees such as sapote, from which chicle was obtained. A reconstructed chicle harvesters' camp shows how the men who, in the 20th century, extracted sap from the trees in the jungle lived. There is also a traditional Maya house and the remains of a small pre-Hispanic structure.
Along the way it is common to see spider monkeys, coatis, iguanas and birds. An observation tower allows views over the treetops and the mangrove to the sea.
The visit is a good contrast to the beach and a way to understand the vegetation that covers the peninsula.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 1½ to 2 hours.
Best time
In the morning, when animals are more active and the heat is lower. Confirm opening days and hours before you go.
How to get there
It is on the roadside of highway 307, in the south of Puerto Morelos, about 2 km from the village center. Highway buses stop at the entrance; by taxi it’s a few minutes.
Tip
Bring insect repellent: there are many mosquitoes on the trail, especially in the rainy season. Wear sneakers.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Jardín Botánico Dr. Alfredo Barrera Marín
What can you see at the Puerto Morelos botanical garden?
Jungle trails with orchids, palms and medicinal plants, a chicle harvesters' camp, a Maya house and animals such as spider monkeys.
How long does the visit to the botanical garden take?
One and a half to two hours.
Is the botanical garden in the center of Puerto Morelos?
It is on the roadside of highway 307, about 2 km from the village center.