San Juan Botanical Garden, Research botanical garden in San Juan, Puerto Rico
The San Juan Botanical Garden extends across 289 hectares, featuring multiple themed sections with native plants, lakes, waterfalls, and walking trails throughout the grounds.
The University of Puerto Rico established this botanical garden in 1971, creating a space dedicated to plant research and education within the Mayagüez campus.
The gardens integrate modern sculptures from Latin American artists among its varied plant collections, including a recreation of Monet's water garden from Giverny.
Visitors need advance reservations to explore the garden between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM, with guided tours available upon request.
The garden's herbarium maintains 36,000 preserved plant specimens, including rare species that grow only in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.
Location: San Juan
Inception: 1971
GPS coordinates: 18.38980,-66.05540
Latest update: March 5, 2025 08:23
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