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As a Montreal resident, I found the
Botanical Garden here and that of Rio's
quite interesting. There is no sense of
comparison because both places carry
charm in their own way.
The Jardin Botanico in Rio was
originally created to adapt to the
Brazilian climate. The trees are very
tall and there are a lot of palm trees.
It is very relaxing to take a walk under
the shadow of different trees, walking
in the greenhouse to see the orchid and
watching birds taking a bath in the
pond. There are many big fountains and
sculptures, six fountains date back as
far as 1901. In 1992 the Rio de Janeiro
Botanical Garden was identified by
UNESCO a reserved area for conservation.
You can take the bus on S.W. Copacabana
with a sign Jardin Botanico and will
drop you right at the entrance. If you
happen to go by car there is another
entrance not very far from each other.
(back exit as well.)
It cost you 8 Brazilian Real per visit
and you can visit the park at your own
speed. Just relax and take your time to
explore every corner of the garden. You
will surely enjoy your visit and bring
home a lot of pictures and good
memories.
On my visit I spotted a big lizard
crossing my paths (no harm) and decided
to tape it for your viewing enjoyment.
Buses: 574, 572, 584
Admission: R$ 4.00
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Morning glory curls on flowers
spreading its bloom in a damp corner of the Rio Botanical. The
lush vegetation and its fronds are caressed by wind that
originate from the Tijuca forest and the Atlantic ocean.
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