Porto Alegre Botanical Garden

Porto Alegre Botanical Garden is a garden that sprawls across an extensive area and displays palm trees, conifers, succulents, and native forest formations from the state. The site also houses a museum with paleontological specimens from a local geopark region and serves as a center for plant research.

Origins trace to the early 1800s when King Dom João VI attempted to send plants from Rio de Janeiro, but they never reached Porto Alegre. The modern project was realized later and developed into a major research facility.

The layout reflects a desire to showcase the region's plant diversity, with different sections dedicated to species from various climates and habitats. Walking through these areas, visitors see how local ecosystems are organized and learn about plants that thrive in Rio Grande do Sul.

The garden is accessible most days of the week and invites walks through different sections. It helps to wear comfortable shoes and allow time to explore all areas, especially if you also plan to visit the museum.

The site contains a specialized seed bank that preserves genetic material from regional plant species and contributes to research and protection of these species. This collection makes it an important archive for conservation of local plant genetics.