The Charco and Botanic gardens are nice, and very much worth their tiny admissions fee - worth supporting even for more - but are not particularly dramatic - at least not now in the dry season. I've been to a lot of botanic gardens, and this would be pretty much at the bottom. Its not a bad walk from the... more

If you come to San Miguel de Allende, el Charco is a "don't miss." If you live here, you should become a member and visit it frequently. Located on land with different natural habitats, the Garden is mainly dedicated to the preservation of local and regional flora. It also contains an important collection of endangered plants from arid and semi-arid... more

The Charco is one of my favorite places in San Miguel. Do not miss the beautiful greenhouse, with its dramatic display of exotic catcti and a little stream running through. The stone landscaping outside of the greenhouse is very zen. After visiting the greenhouse, take a walk down to the dam and follow the trail to the canyon. On your... more