Rosedal del Prado

Rosedal del Prado is a rose garden in the Prado District featuring over one thousand varieties arranged along winding pathways between four large pergolas and a central bronze fountain. The plants are distributed throughout the space, creating a structured layout that showcases different rose types and cultivars.

The garden was designed in 1912 by French landscape architect Charles Racine with Art Nouveau elements added under the architectural guidance of Eugenio Baroffio. This collaboration between European design principles and local implementation shaped the space as it exists today.

The garden is named after poet Juana de Ibarbourou and serves today as a venue for outdoor exhibitions and botanical learning activities throughout the year in Montevideo.

The site is located on Avenida Buschental between Lucas Obes Avenue and Miguelete Stream and welcomes visitors free of charge throughout the year. The garden is easily accessible and open during all seasons without entrance fees.

The garden houses one of South America's largest collections of specialized rose varieties, drawing both gardening enthusiasts and botanical researchers to the site. Many visitors overlook that some rose cultivars here are rare and have been carefully preserved in this specific location.