Quito Botanical
Garden Explore the Fascinating World of Plants
On
February 26th, the Quito Botanical Garden opened its doors
to the public. Here you will encounter a universe of plants
of all colors, sizes, shapes and aromas. The garden includes
plants that have adapted to the harsh climate of the high
Andes, as well as tropical plants that are bountiful in
the lush cloud and rain forests.
Quito Botanical Garden includes representations of the
following ecosystems: the moorlands or paramos of the high
Andes, the cloud forest, the dry forest, the damps of the
highlands, Inca garden, bromeliad garden, palm garden, and
orchid displays.
More than 1,200 orchid species and a number of hybrids
are exhibited in "Crystal Palaces" inside Quito
Botanical Garden. These palaces occupy an area of 800 square
meters. One palace holds altitude orchids and the other
tropical species.
Did
you know?
The eternal spring of Ecuador embellishes the world. Enjoy
this multicolor and exotic garden!
Quito Botanical Garden is located at Rumipamba St. inside
the "La Carolina" Park.
Enjoy this multicolor and exotic garden!
Address: Rumipamba St. inside "La Carolina" Park.
Open Tues-Sunday 9h00-17h00, Monday 9h00-12h30.
Admission fee: $1.50 adults, $1.00 children & senior citizens.
More information: 09-935-0082
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