On the edge of town is a botanic garden which is all about the cacti of course. I joined a group tour and spent a couple of hours hiking around the place. It was wonderful, my idea of a perfect day. The garden is called El Charco and it is set along the shores of a shallow reservoir . On the other side of the dam is a deep canyon with mysterious pools, rocky trails and loads of cool birds.
The barrel cactus below are less common than they used to be because people use them to make a popular type of candy. They rescue and relocate barrel cactus here when necessary.
Century plant putting out a flower.
This pool is said to be inhabited by a spirit which will pull you down to the underworld if you swim there.
The structure below is made by indigenous people from parts of a cactus plant .
My absolute favorite thing was the incredible birds I saw there. I wish I had taken these two photos but I didn't . I did see both these kinds of birds though.
Vermillion flycatcher
Great kiskadee
I'm really looking forward to the bird walk next week!
Location:SMA
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