Central University Botanical Garden

The Central University Botanical Garden is a large planted area organized into distinct sections for different plant families such as palms, cacti, and bromeliads. The garden features pathways that guide visitors through various ecological zones showing different plant communities and habitats.

The garden was established in 1958 as part of the university campus and has grown into an important center for plant research and teaching. Over the decades, it developed its various sections and collections to support scientific work.

The garden serves as a working research center where scientists and students study plants from the region and beyond. Walking through it, you notice how the space functions as both a classroom and a living laboratory for botanical work.

The garden is best explored on foot using the pathways that connect its different sections. Plan to visit early in the day when light is better and the grounds are quieter for a more relaxed experience.

One section of the garden preserves the original mountain vegetation that grew there before the garden was created. This undisturbed area shows what the landscape around Caracas looked like in its natural state.

Location: Libertador Municipality

Location: San Pedro

Inception: 1958

Operator: UCV

Phone: +582126053979

Website: http://ucv.ve/estructura/fundaciones-asociaciones-y-centros/instituto-experimental-jardin-botanico.html

GPS coordinates: 10.49523,-66.89348

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:41