Ethnobotanical Garden & Museum of Traditional Medicine
Jardín Etnobotánico y Museo de la Medicina Tradicional
The former private villa of Emperor Maximilian, known as the Casa de Olindo. Its garden grows over a thousand medicinal plant species, and entry is free in a peaceful setting.
This was Maximilian's private retreat in Cuernavaca, and local legend says he met a 'beautiful Indigenous woman' here in secret. It is now managed by INAH. The garden's plants are grouped by use, including traditional Mexican medicinal, spice and ornamental plants, and a small museum explains herbal remedies and traditional healing. Visitors are few, the shaded paths are good for a stroll, and entry is free. The garden is in the Acapantzingo district in the southern part of the old town, so a taxi is recommended.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Palace of Cortés
- Juan Soriano Morelos Museum of Contemporary Art
- Robert Brady Museum
- Plaza de Armas & Jardín Juárez
- Cuernavaca Cathedral
- Jardín Borda
- Teopanzolco
- Salto de San Antón