{"id":14748,"date":"2014-05-05T01:19:18","date_gmt":"2014-05-05T01:19:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/?p=14748"},"modified":"2022-09-19T11:00:21","modified_gmt":"2022-09-19T11:00:21","slug":"rio-de-janeiro-botanical-garden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/destinations\/brazil\/rio-de-janeiro-botanical-garden\/","title":{"rendered":"Jardim Botanico (Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden) Travel Information"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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Botanical Garden at Rio de Janeiro<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

The Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden is called Jardim Bot\u00e2nico do Rio de Janeiro<\/em><\/strong> in Portuguese. <\/em>The huge tropical garden was built in 1808 in the city of Rio, \u00a0Brazil, on the orders of the Prince Regent Dom Jo\u00e3o (John), who later on became King John VI. Jardim Botanico\u00a0was constructed to introduce and acclimate plants to boost the economy of the region. These plants were brought from several tropical parts of the world. Besides the aroids and bromeliads, the garden has some 150 species of medicinal herbs.<\/p>\n

The Sensory Garden division of Jardim Botanico\u00a0has been particularly built for the visually impaired people. Some of the spice plants in the sensory garden include Rosemary, Basil, Chamba, Thyme, Ninfea, Oregano, etc. The garden houses several types of cactuses and insectivorous plants as well. Most of the plants in the nursery are Brazilian native species.<\/p>\n

The chief highlight of the garden is a row of 100-meter-high palms with a passage in between. You would also see the lake containing the huge Vit\u00f3ria R\u00e9gia water lilies, Amazonas section, and orquid\u00e1rio at the park. The Museu do Meio Ambiente at the garden holds temporary environment-centered exhibits.<\/p>\n

Founded in 1890 by Jo\u00e3o Barbosa Rodrigues, the Herbarium at the garden houses a collection of 330,000 plants. The garden also exhibits some of the Historical Collections of D. Pedro II, Emperor of Brazil. The garden also has a well-equipped laboratory as well as a library.<\/p>\n

Jardim Botanico\u00a0is peaceful and serene on weekdays, as there is less crowd. Shaded from the sun by tall palms and bamboo stands, it offers a perfect respite from the moribund city life. The garden built in European style, becomes alive with the families on weekends.<\/p>\n

The animals such as toucans, monkeys, and other creatures can be seen moving rapidly from one place to another. Some of the bird species are also found at the park.<\/p>\n

There are several benches at the park, where you can relax and enjoy the pleasant atmosphere. The monuments in the garden date back to the 16th century. Some of the monuments include statues of Echo and Narcissus Valentine master, the statue of the goddess Thetis, exposed at Lake Frei Lea, and the Central Fountain. The garden also has a lovely cafe and playground. Most of the families celebrate their children’s birthdays here.<\/p>\n

You can buy some of the souvenirs at the Visitor’s Shop that sells an array of books and postcards. It is a relief to know that no hawkers push you here to buy things from them.<\/p>\n

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