Bogotá Botanical Garden

Log in to your account

AroundUs is a community-driven map of interesting places, built by curious explorers like you. It grows with every review, story, and photo you share.
Connect to save your favorite spots, contribute locations, and create personalized routes.
By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy

Bogotá Botanical Garden

Add to collection
Map
Suggest a change
Share

Bogotá Botanical Garden, Botanical garden in Salitre, Bogotá, Colombia.

The José Celestino Mutis Botanical Garden encompasses 19.5 hectares of land and maintains collections of over 5,000 plant species representing Colombia's diverse ecosystems.

Dr. Enrique Pérez Arbeláez established this botanical garden in 1955 to honor Spanish botanist José Celestino Mutis, who led the Royal Botanical Expedition to New Granada.

The garden functions as a research center with laboratories, educational programs, and workshops focused on biotechnology and conservation of Colombian native plant species.

Located near Simón Bolivar Park, the garden operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and weekends from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The garden features specialized collections of Andean and Páramo ecosystems at 2,554 meters elevation, including rare specimens from the Araceae and Orchidaceae families.

Location: Bogotá

Inception: 1955

Elevation above the sea: 2,554 m

Part of: Simon Bolivar Park

Website: http://jbb.gov.co

GPS coordinates: 4.66821,-74.10020

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:54

Reviews

Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.

« Bogotá Botanical Garden: Botanical garden in Salitre, Bogotá, Colombia » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!

From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.

Around Us App Screenshot

A unique approach to discovering new places

Le Figaro

All the places worth exploring

France Info

A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks

20 Minutes