This is a huge park within the city of Rio de Janeiro that is connected to the Tijuca Forest, one of the last remaining pieces of the “Mata Atlântica” (South American Atlantic Forest) that existed before the arrival of European colonizers. Over 200 years ago, the Emperor of Portugal, Dom João VI, had the foresight to reserve a large piece of this forest as a nature preserve, for him and his future generations. With the delightful creation of the Jardim Botânico, it has been expanded to include species of plants, not only native to Brazil, but also from all over Latin America. The garden provides a lovely calm oasis away from the main city. The area is very well maintained and is laid out with different areas to explore (cactus garden, Japanese Gardens, Orchid house ...) dotted with waterfalls, fountains, and greenhouses. Today, this area has about 6,500 species, some of which are threatened with extinction, besides sheltering historical, artistic and archaeological monuments and a library specialized in botany with a collection of more than 32,000 volumes. Here you can see a variety of plants, trees, and flowers, besides one can appreciate some birds, butterflies and small mammals that eventually pass through the Garden.
It is 11.9 km away from the Rio city center.
You can reach there by taxi.
If you enjoy moving around the city by subway (MetroRio), you can take the train to Botafogo station, followed by a Metro na Superfície Gavea bus ride and getting off at Estacao Jardim Botanico stop.
Fare: 4.70$
Sunday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday: 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Waiting Time
Entrance Fee
15 $
Time you can spend
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