Quito Botanical Gardens, Botanical garden in Parque La Carolina, Quito, Ecuador.
The 18,600-square-meter garden displays native Ecuadorian plants across diverse ecosystems, from high-altitude páramo vegetation to tropical species in temperature-controlled environments.
Founded in 1989, the garden transformed from a municipal nursery through an agreement between the Ecuadorian Museum of Natural Sciences, the Garden Club, and Quito Municipality.
The garden maintains two orchid houses showcasing Ecuador's national flower collection, with nearly 2,000 specimens representing the country's 4,300 native orchid species.
Located at Rumipamba Street and Amazonas Avenue, the garden opens Monday through Sunday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with special hours on holidays.
The garden features specialized areas for wetland plants, cloud forest specimens, and páramo cushion plants that form natural green mattresses on the ground.
Location: Quito Metro
Founders: Alexander C. Hirtz
GPS coordinates: -0.18618,-78.48511
Latest update: May 12, 2025 02:11
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