Unmissable Destinations
It’s a trip not to
be missed by children and adults alike
» Botanical Garden
History and environmental preservation at the Botanical Garden
Strolling among the groves of Rio de Janeiro's Botanical Garden
is a unique experience: at the same time as you come into contact
with some of Nature’s most beautiful, exotic species,
you also get to know a greater part of the city’s origins
as you visit monuments dating from the XVI to the XIX centuries.
All right in the middle of the city.
You can't help becoming enchanted by the gigantic Imperial palms
lining the main entrance, planted by the Portuguese prince regent
Dom João, who founded the Garden in 1808. Or by the delicate
beauty of the Eco and Narcissus statues, by Master Valentim,
the first sculptures of their type cast in Brazil.
Not to mention the Empress’ Manor House, on the site of
Rio’s oldest sugar plantation. It’s a trip not to
be missed by children and adults alike.
Main attractions
Endangered species like Brazilwood, Yellow Aracá and
Firewood trees. The largest cactus collection in Brazil, with
400 species. Bromeliad garden with 10,000 examples (including
3,000 samples of Brazilian Atlantic Forest plants, for research
and conservation). Orchid greenhouse with 3,000 examples from
600 different species. Greenhouse with five types of carnivorous
plants (which capture and digest insects). Collection of 89
species of medicinal plants from 35 botanical families. Touching
Garden of plants with varying perfumes and textures for the
visually impaired. Lakes with species of giant lily pads, lotus
flowers, papyruses and water hyacinths. Forest Garden for seedlings
of rare, native species.
Monuments: Mortar House, Old Gunpowder Factory
walls, Cedar House, Entrance to the Academia de Belas Artes
designed by Grandjean de Montigny, old headquarters of Our Lady
of the Immaculate Conception of the Lake Sugar Plantation (built
in 1596), the Central Fountain, the statue of Thetis on Frei
Leandro Lake, the Japanese Garden and the Memorial to Mestre
Valentim.
Location and how to get there
Rua Jardim Botânico, 920 (pedestrians) and 1008 (vehicles)
in the Jardim Botânico neighborhood. Several bus lines
serving the South Side of the city pass by the Garden.
Visitation
Daily, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Schedule a bilingual tour at the
Visitor’s Center – phones: 3874-1808 or 3874-1214.
Website
http://
www.jbrj.gov.br
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