Email     Print     Bookmark & Share

Botanical Gardens, Rio de Janeiro

City Guide

Maps

  • Brazil map

Weather:

Directory

Time

<< Back to Rio de Janeiro Attractions
The Rio Botanical Gardens in 1890
The Rio Botanical Gardens in 1890

Botanical Gardens

Rio's Botanical Gardens were created in 1808 by the Prince Regent of Portugal as a temporary site for acclimatising imported plants. Today it is home to some 2,600 species of plant life, particularly bromeliads and orchids. Colour is added to the botanical treasures by a wealth of wildlife, such as Toucans, Tanagers, Marmoset monkeys and brilliantly coloured butterflies.

Address: Rua Jardim Botânico
Telephone: (21) 2294 9349
Opening time: Daily 8am to 5pm
Admission: R$4

Explore the prolific wildlife, immense waterfalls and famous beaches on one of our 30+ Brazilian adventures.
Intrepid Travel is one of the world's leading suppliers of small group adventures focused on getting off the beaten track and having real life experiences in Brazil.
iExplore designs made-to-order, privately-guided adventure tours to Brazil and over 200 other world wonders. Come Back Different!