The Jardín Clavijero sits on the southern edge of Xalapa on a saved patch of cloud forest, the bosque mesófilo de montaña that once covered this whole valley. The collection focuses on Mexican mountain flora — pines, oaks, magnolias, tree ferns, orchids and bromeliads — with shorter sections on bamboos, cacti and cycads.
Paths wind through several hectares of secondary forest with interpretive signage in Spanish; an observation tower gives long views of the valley. Open Tuesday to Sunday, modest entry. Combine with a stop at the Café Avenida or a coffee finca on the way back into town.