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El Charco del Ingenio

Salida a Queretaro, Mexico
52 415 154-4715
4.5 of 5 stars 29 Reviews
Type: Parks
Traveller Description: This 200-acre nature reserve has a variety of native vegetation and cacti. Click here to visit the excellent web site. Guided walks for a modest fee... more »
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San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
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50 reviews 50 reviews
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53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW
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On the east side of San Miguel de Allende, this botanical park is located above a canyon which cuts through the escarpment overlooking the center of town. The layout of trails and native vegetation offers a great place for half-day walks with terrific scenery overlooking the canyon and the town of San Miguel below. Most of the native and planted... More

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San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

El Charco is a wonderful, indigenous area over many acres that includes water, steep canyons and barrancas, it is truly spectacular! Peaceful! More

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San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
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23 reviews 23 reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

Great place for walking. Lots of birds and the events put on by the staff of El Charco are amazingly good. The conservatory has a beautiful display of succulents and cactii that one would not see elsewhere. More

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Mexico City, Mexico
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129 reviews 129 reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

You will enjoy the many walks and flora and fauna this place has. It is a jewel More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012

Great way to enjoy a morning. Bird watching is fun, taking pictures of cacti entertaining. Can also get Esteban Valdez pottery there at great price. He is a potter whose works are in the smithsonian collection. More

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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012

Great history, desert ecology, cacti, desert birds, shore birds, very informed and passionate volunteer guides. Walking distance from el Centro if you are in good shape. More

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Queretaro, Mexico
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

Don´t forget a good pair of walking hiking shoes, hat & sun screen. More

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San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
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15 reviews 15 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2012

You can see amazing birds and fauna or worship the moon at full moon your choice. More

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Toledo, OH
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012

Great place to go for a hike and enjoy the surroundings. The staff is obviously very committed to preserving this area for the future an it show! More

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San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

I love the cantina with all the fresh and healthy juices. I love the tranquility, the meandering paths, the reservoir, the sheep, the birds and the canyon. A wonderful place to enjoy San Miguel's scenery and landscape. More

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