Royal Botanic Gardens, Trinidad, Historical botanical garden in Port of Spain, Trinidad.
The Royal Botanic Gardens extends across 25 hectares of land, featuring 700 trees representing species from every continent of the world.
Established in 1818 on the former Hollandaise Estate, the gardens were developed under Governor Sir Ralph Woodford with David Lockhart as the first curator.
The gardens maintain collections of indigenous and international plant families, contributing to botanical research and environmental education in Trinidad and Tobago.
Located north of Queen's Park Savannah, the gardens welcome visitors daily from 6 AM to 6 PM with entrance at Cotton Hill, Maraval.
A burial ground within the garden grounds has served as the final resting place for Trinidad governors since 1819.
Location: San Juan-Laventille
Address: Circular Rd, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago Port of Spain Port of Spain
Opening Hours: Lundi-Dimanche 06:00-18:00
Phone: +18686226494
GPS coordinates: 10.67440,-61.51430
Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:06
Trinidad and Tobago features white sandy beaches, protected natural areas with mangroves and rainforests, historical colonial buildings, and cultural sites. The country is home to several bird sanctuaries, coral reefs, a natural tar lake, and religious temples. Urban areas include parks, museums, and government buildings.
Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain
1.3 km
Queen's Park Savannah, Port of Spain
2.1 km
The Red House
2.4 km
Temple in the Sea
21.9 km
Mount Saint Benedict
13.1 km
President's House, Trinidad and Tobago
442 m
Emperor Valley Zoo
269 m
Nicholas Tower
2.8 km
Maracas Beach
12.6 km
Eric Williams Plaza
2.8 km
National Museum and Art Gallery
1.4 km
Las Cuevas Bay
17.4 km
Fort San Andres
3 km
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Port of Spain
2.3 km
Holy Trinity Cathedral, Port of Spain
2.5 km
Jinnah Memorial Mosque
11.3 km
Alma Jordan Library
13.2 km
Indian Caribbean Museum of Trinidad and Tobago
22.5 km
Digicel IMAX
1.7 km
Old Cathedral of St. Joseph, Trinidad and Tobago
11.2 km
Maracas Beach
13.6 km
Memorial Park, Port of Spain
1.3 km
Fort George
3.4 km
Phare de Point Baleine
16.6 km
Port of Spain Lighthouse
3.1 km
Yerettê
11 km
Les Boquets Islands
10.8 km
The Museum of the City of Port of Spain
3 kmReviews
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