Can I see beautiful flowers, plants and trees in Mexico?
Brenda de Groot - AvensaTravel
Mexico has many beautiful flowers, plants and trees. Mexico is the fourth country in the world with the most variety in flora with 26.000 different species. Mexican law protects around 2.500 species, and 10% of Mexico is protected as national reserves. Mexico has 34 biosphere reserves, 68 national parks, and four natural monuments, and is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world with more than 200,000 different species of flora and fauna. Mexico boasts 10 to 12% of the...Mexico has many beautiful flowers, plants and trees. Mexico is the fourth country in the world with the most variety in flora with 26.000 different species. Mexican law protects around 2.500 species, and 10% of Mexico is protected as national reserves. Mexico has 34 biosphere reserves, 68 national parks, and four natural monuments, and is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world with more than 200,000 different species of flora and fauna. Mexico boasts 10 to 12% of the world’s biodiversity, so flowers and plants, so yes you can see a diversity of beautiful flora! Mexico has so many different landscapes and thus different flora and fauna. The north is drier. In the south, Chiapas, is very green and there is a lot of jungle. Oaxaca is more mountainous, so you would see more orchids and a lot of different flowers. In Oaxaca and Chiapas we organize different hikes. Here in Oaxaca there are many nice routes to go hiking or cycling. In my free time I go hiking in the mountains, and sometimes we stay over one night in a cabin with amazing views over the mountains. It’s a pure serene environment, with many beautiful plants and flowers. This is so beautiful! In Chiapas there are many special hikes you can do in the jungle that can be 4 hours till 5 days! On the coast, you will see lots of tropical flowers such as the banana plants, palm trees, etc. What my clients love about Oaxaca are the many huge old trees.
A real highlight from Oaxaca is the small town of Santa María del Tule. This village is well known because of a 2.000-year-old tree that has the thickest trunk in the world. Over the years the Tule Tree has developed many protuberances that resemble animals that you can appreciate with the help of the local tour guides.
Posted October 17, 2015
Christian Pickup
All of Mexico is very rich in flora, which varies considerably by region. We are in Xalapa, in the state of Veracruz, a city that due to its climate, enjoys a particularly rich variety of plant life. Baron von Humboltd named Xalapa the "city of flowers", because all year it is green and blossoming. In Nearby Coatepec there is a wonderful exhibition of rare orchidia, some of which can only be found in the area. All of Mexico is very rich in flora, which varies considerably by region. We are in Xalapa, in the state of Veracruz, a city that due to its climate, enjoys a particularly rich variety of plant life. Baron von Humboltd named Xalapa the "city of flowers", because all year it is green and blossoming. In Nearby Coatepec there is a wonderful exhibition of rare orchidia, some of which can only be found in the area. Posted July 19, 2016
Gary Coles - Paradise For Gringos
Many people have been enticed to move to Mexico after discovering its exquisite culture, history, and natural beauty. As you gaze in every direction, the bewitching flowers, plants, and trees will delight your senses. Especially if we come from northern reaches, we become captivated by the beauty and richness of Mexico.
Flowers have always been at the center of life in...
Many people have been enticed to move to Mexico after discovering its exquisite culture, history, and natural beauty. As you gaze in every direction, the bewitching flowers, plants, and trees will delight your senses. Especially if we come from northern reaches, we become captivated by the beauty and richness of Mexico.
Flowers have always been at the center of life in Mexico. Today, you see flowers in almost every yard, in courtyards, on balconies, and in the homes and businesses. Flowers are central to the fiestas and festivals (and there are a lot of fiestas and festivals).
The ancient cultures had the same love of flowers. Many of the Gods and Goddesses are associated with flowers and some of them were even said to have been born from flowers. Quetzalcoatl and a few of the other Gods and Goddesses only accepted flowers and fruits on their altars. Instead of the human and animal sacrifices.
Mexico is the original home for many of the most exotic flowers in the world. They include dahlias, poppies, sunflowers, orchids, poinsettias. These flowers and many more were here when the Spanish first arrived.
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The dahlia is the national flower of Mexico. The stunningly beautiful passion flower was used by the Aztecs to treat insomnia. They also loved two of my favorite flowers, the Morning Glory and the exotic Birds of Paradise.
Some of the more popular flowers include the Poinsettia, Laelia Orchids, Mexican Hat Flower, Mexican Marigold, Black Dahlia, Plumeria, Pitaya (Dragon Fruit Flower), Mexican Lady's Slipper, Mexican Poppy, Mexican Sunflower, Yucca Flower, Mexican Cosmos (Mexican Aster), Prickly Pear Flower, Mexican Gladiolus, Pineapple Sage (Tangerine Sage), Mexican Honeysuckle, Shaving Brush Tree, and the Belize Sage (Misty Mountain Sage).
And what about the trees? Mexico is an extremely biologically diverse country with tropical rain forests, cloud forests, jungles, mangrove swamps, vast deserts, and alpine ecosystems. You will find thousands of different plants and trees in each of the biological regions.
The cactus is usually the first plant associated with Mexico and there are more than a thousand varieties. Some of them are even common ingredients in Mexican foods.
The blue agave (century plant) is a succulent (however, it is not a cactus) and is the source of tequila, mescal, and sisal.
The trees come in all varieties, sizes and shapes, The national tree is the cypress. The cypress trees were even planted by the Aztecs in gardens and along paths. One massive cypress, The Arbol del Tule (The Tule Tree) is famous for being one of the oldest living things on earth. It is also known for having the thickest trunk with a diameter of 42 meters (137.8 feet).
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Others Mexican trees include mahogany, guava, deciduous trees, pines, eucalyptus, coffee, and chilies. The avocado was even cultivated by the Mayans.
Mexico is truly a treasure house of beautiful and useful flowers, plants and trees.
Posted November 30, 2016