Plants in Mexico

Tucked away in a secluded canyon, this hidden hot spring’s thermal waters have been soothing soakers for generations.

The curious flowers of this hard-to-find tree are shaped like little hands.

An alluring, arid botanical garden home to a bewildering variety of cacti both endangered and common.

The walls of a colonial-era fort encircle a small, tropical assortment of plant life.

The extremely grey columns of one of Mexico City's most iconic beltways are slowly gaining a bit of color.

This botanical garden boasts sculptures, industrial ruins, and an endorsement from the Dalai Lama.

This beloved, centuries-old tree stands at the center of a small park dotted with archaeological artifacts.

You can release a young butterfly at this beautiful indoor garden.

This historic Mexican convent is home to a tree that grows crucifix-like thorns.

This extraordinary art museum is like a secret world on the edge of Mexico City.

This colonial mining complex is now home to magnificent themed gardens.

A fairytale-like grove with a crystal-clear spring bubbling under the shade of a massive ancient tree.

A unique walk through hundreds of cactus plants, including some that stretch over 8 feet tall.

These museum grounds are a Dalai Lama-declared peace oasis.

The displays in this off-the-beaten-path museum highlight the holistic, indigenous methods of healing.

A sapling of the legendary tree where conquistador Hernán Cortés sat and wept after an Aztec uprising.