Jardim Botânico, Residential district with botanical research center in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The Jardim Botânico neighborhood extends across 54 hectares near Lagoa district, featuring tree-lined streets and numerous scientific research facilities.
King John VI of Portugal established this area in 1808 to cultivate spices from the West Indies, transforming it into a center of botanical studies.
The district contains multiple museums, theaters, and exhibition spaces, while maintaining strong connections to Brazilian botanical research traditions.
Visitors can access the district via bus lines from Copacabana or Ipanema, with the main entrance located on Rua Jardim Botânico.
The district houses 134 imperial palm trees along a 750-meter avenue, all descended from a single palm tree planted during colonial times.
Location: Lagoa
Location: Rio de Janeiro
GPS coordinates: -22.96333,-43.22222
Latest update: March 4, 2025 05:49
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