Jardin Botanico

When life hands you lemons, you make lemonade. Most of Queretaro has a hot, dry climate and some of its endemic (and endangered) plant species are cacti and agave succulents. But the mountains of the Sierra Gorda create mountain peaks and valleys that have their own microclimates, making the state quite biodiverse with plenty of subject matter for botanists and naturalists to chat about at happy hour. The Botanical Garden in Cadereyta showcases and preserves many endemic plants. As you walk through the gardens, keep an eye out for birds and reptile species as well.