About Jardin Botanico

Gardens are common in Bogota. But, this is one of Colombia’s biggest botanical gardens and is located amidst the mesmerizing landscape of the city of Bogota. Founded in 1955 and named after the famous botanist and astronomer James Celestino, the park stretches across 19.5 acres of land. It houses a wide collection of plants grouped by their original ecosystem. It serves both as a recreation center for tourists as well as a research base for botanists who can study the Andean and Paramo ecosystems in the labs built inside the garden. There are other elements of tourist interest such as an artificial waterfall, a public library, a tourist information desk, a sun clock, a palmetum and orchid collection along with a wide variety of Amazon flowers. Also, this garden is famous for collecting and preserving different Andean species of flowers.

Must See

  • Arboretum.
  • Xerophytic Plants.
  • Aquatic Plants.
  • Medicinal Plants.
  • Andean Woodland Plants.
  • Green Houses.
  • The Botanical and Biotechnology Research Centers. 

How to reach

From Monday to Saturday:
TransMilenio Bus B12, B28, E32, E44, G12, G44, F28, F32 to stop: Simon Bolivar. The ticket price is COP 2,400 for all day. After arriving at the Simon Bolivar bus stop, you can walk for around an hour through a series of beautiful urban parks or hop into a local taxi to reach Jardin Botanico. 
Local Taxi Services to stop: Jardin Botanico.

On Sunday and Public Holidays:
Local Taxi Services to stop: Jardin Botanico. It is 5.9 Kms from city center and will cost around $10.000 - $13.000 COP

Tips

  • Bring a raincoat to save yourself from sudden rainfalls.
  • Take a guided tour to explore more about the plants and flowers.
  • You can take pictures here.
  • There is an arcade located at the center of the garden for taking a break. 
  • Check out the map of the garden available at the entrance.
  • Do not smoke publicly.
  • Stay hydrated.
  • Sundays are the most crowded.

Visit Time

Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Waiting Time

Nil

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

Adults: COP 2700

Children (4 to 12 years): COP 1400

Children (under 4 years): Free

Adults (60 years and above): Free

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Time you can spend

3 to 4 hours

 

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Weather

Overcast Clouds 29.59°C

 

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