Dr. Rafael Ma. Moscoso National Botanical Garden, National botanical garden in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
The garden extends across 2 million square meters, displaying 69,000 plant species representing eight major ecosystems of the Dominican Republic.
The botanical garden opened in 1976 and bears the name of Rafael Maria Moscoso, who created the first catalog of Hispaniola flora.
The garden maintains a scientific journal called Revista Científica Moscoso and operates a research center dedicated to Dominican plant studies.
Entry fees differ between local residents at 70 Dominican Pesos and foreign visitors, with the garden remaining open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
A flower clock measuring 20 meters in diameter with 5-meter hands stands at the entrance, marking one of the largest floral timepieces worldwide.
Location: Santo Domingo
Inception: 1976
GPS coordinates: 18.49060,-69.95860
Latest update: May 10, 2025 18:15
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