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Orquideas Moxviquil OM

Periferico Norte #4 | Ojo de Agua, San Cristobal de las Casas 29200, Mexico
967 678 5727
4.5 of 5 stars 31 Reviews
Type: Gardens
Owner description: Orquideas Moxviquil, was created maintain for future generations a small sampling of the vast and varied lifeblood of Chiapas's living natural...... more » Owner description: Orquideas Moxviquil, was created maintain for future generations a small sampling of the vast and varied lifeblood of Chiapas's living natural wonders. As of January 2010, the collection has over 3000 rescued plants with 450 species. The garden has a fern, Maya medicinal and mushroom garden The garden is open Wednesday to Sunday 10am till dark. Entrance fee is 20 to 30 pesos which helps to maintain this vital living collection. « less
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San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

orquideas.. its really nice place to walk to . just at the bottom of the hill where u can climb as well. plants are very beautiful . its very clean and u can have nice rest there far from the city More

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Oaxaca de Juárez, Oaxaca, Mexico
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

This is a nice place outside of the city where you can see some beautiful flowers and plants. When you finish in the greenhouse you can also take a walk up into the mountain. Take a taxi to the greenhouse from the center for 25 pesos. More

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Vancouver, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

you can start a nice trek up the mountain and explore one cave too and on the way back you can take a siesta on the grass More

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London, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2012

We spent a fascinating couple of hours at this beautiful eco project, which is well worth a visit (and not just for botanists) if you have some spare time in San Cristobel. If you can track down the owner Sisco and spend some time chatting to him you're in for a treat too..! More

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Leigh-on Sea, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

This is well worth a visit with some interesting trails & plant life. A good example of eco tourism at its best i.e. done with passion & love. We bumped into Cisco while we were wandering around. An interesting character and self-taught. He enthralled us with his enthusiasm and anecdotes. To such an extent that we forgave him for the... More

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Oslo, Norway
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

If you love to walk in the nature and like to get a great panoramic view of Chiapas this botanic garden is an excellent insider tip! An awesome walk through the forest with a lot of plants and animals to explore... and a caring and committed supervisor who will welcome and introduce you to his environmental project! More

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Mexico, DF
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2012

Beautiful! I loved Sisco´s passion for nature and orchids. Great ecological project, worthwhile your visit. More

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Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2012

Just a short walk from town, the botanical gardens are a great way to take a breath of fresh air and enjoy the Chiapan countryside by foot. Behind the gardens themselves are a very well preserved path that takes you up the hills that overlook the city and eventually lead to a beautiful cave that you are able to explore... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 12, 2012

A friend and I spent a lovely and informative morning at "OM". The location is beautiful and they are doing an impressive of preserving and cataloging indigenous species. Well worth the vi More

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Antigua, Guatemala
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 19, 2012
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We have been out to Moxviqui a couple times with our children ages 7 and 11. They enjoyed being in nature after the city life in San Cristobal and the trail was just right for them. My husband rides his bike to Moxviquil in the mornings and runs around the trail. It's steep for running but he likes it that... More

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