Jardín Botánico Faustino Miranda
Gutiérrez, Mexico
The Jardín Botánico Faustino Miranda in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, Mexico, is the oldest botanical garden in the country, founded in 1951 under the guidance of botanist Dr. Faustino Miranda.
It covers about 4.4 hectares and focuses primarily on plant species native to the Chiapas region, with 643 species arranged by different bioclimatic zones like high and low tropical forests, succulents, medicinal and ornamental plants. The garden has extensive walking paths and educational signage that provide information about the scientific, common names, habitats, and uses of the plants.
It also includes a botanical museum with wood collections, a herbarium, a seed bank, and a nursery capable of producing 100,000 plants. The garden emphasizes conservation, ethnobotanical research involving indigenous and rural communities, and public education, making it a rich cultural and natural attraction within the city.
Location
Av, 5a. Avenida Nte. Ote. s/n, Parque Madero, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chis., Mexico
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