Botanical garden of Portoviejo, Botanical garden in Portoviejo, Ecuador.
The Botanical Garden of Portoviejo extends over 50 hectares, including 37 hectares of dry forest reserve and 3 hectares dedicated to wildlife rescue.
The garden began in 1993 on vacant land near the Technical University of Manabí to address deforestation and species extinction in the province.
The garden maintains collections of native trees including toquilla straw palms, guadua bamboo, and balsa, representing the natural heritage of Manabí Province.
Visitors can access the garden Wednesday through Sunday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with entry fees of $1 for adults and $0.50 for students.
The garden created a microclimate with native plants to sustain oriental species in Manabí's dry climate, enabling tropical plant survival.
Location: Manabí Province
GPS coordinates: -1.04158,-80.45355
Latest update: March 6, 2025 15:24
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