El Charco del Ingenio (The Mill Puddle)
El Charco del Ingenio
This botanical garden boasts sculptures, industrial ruins, and an endorsement from the Dalai Lama.

📜 Botanical garden and natural reserve in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
🔍 Features industrial ruins, sculptures, and diverse plant collections.

Why Go

🌿 Explore extensive botanical collections, including cacti and agave.
🏭 Discover historic 16th-century mill ruins, dams, and aqueducts.
🧘 Experience a cultural and artistic space, declared a "Peace Zone" by the Dalai Lama.
🐦 Observe diverse wildlife, including many bird species and butterflies.

Tips

🌧️ Visit during the rainy season for a riot of wildflowers.
🗣️ Guided tours are available for a deeper understanding.
🌕 Check the calendar for special events and moonlight rituals.

💰 Cost

Adults MXN $50, guided tours MXN $100, children under 10 free.

🕒 Hours

Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Last updated 7 days ago

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