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Borda Gardens (Jardin Borda)


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 14 attractions in Cuernavaca
Traveler Description: These large 18th-century gardens were once visited by Emperor Maximilian.
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Attraction type: Garden, Historic home
Address: Morelos Avenue Cuernavaca
Mexico

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3 of 5 stars
unclelouie   112 contributions
Minnesota
Dec 7, 2008

After I read the last two reviews of the Borda Gardens I have to agree with both somewhat. Give it a skip if you are pressed for time. As gardens go this is not all that terrific. It must have looked much nicer decades ago. But if you are in Cuernavaca for days or in need of a relaxing place... more

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2 of 5 stars
SeeArtRun   6 contributions
Los Angeles
Jun 26, 2008

An eminently skippable site especially if you don't have much time to waste. The gardens themselves were nothing special: typical local plants laid out in a grid of raised concrete beds, and the "lake" was a small scummy green pond. The place screamed for more maintenance. The house though contained two recently refurbished art galleries showing exhibitions of contemporary photographs... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Apr 18, 2003
3
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I visited the Borda Gardens in October 2001 - it was a very quiet spot after walking in and around Cuernavaca. Our group enjoyed the serenity of the gardens and wandered throuhgout & relaxed for about an hour. My favourite part of the visit was chancing upon a wedding party with the bride and her brother heading to the ceremony... more

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2 of 5 stars
rodriguezbarth   4 contributions
Santa Marta, Colombia
Nov 6, 2007

Lamentablemente el lugar lo ofrecen como un hermoso sitio historico, la verdad como periodista puedo decir que tal vez como... more

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Borda Gardens (Jardin Borda) Address

Morelos Avenue, Cuernavaca, Mexico