The Botanical Garden of Rio shows the diversity of Brazilian and foreign flora. The 140-hectare park lies at the foot of the Corcovado Mountain, far below the right arm of the statue of Christ the Redeemer and contains more than 6,000 different species of tropical and subtropical plants and trees, including 900 varieties of palm trees.
On this tour you will see:
- monuments of historical, artistic and archaeological significance
- the Botanical Garden's research institute, which develops a wide range of botanical studies in Brazil
- the diversity of Brazilian and foreign flora
- a variety of birds, monkeys and a Japanese garden
- an old gunpowder factory, many sculptures and fountains
- an area defined by the UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve area
- the Fountain of the Muses and the avenue of Royal Palms
- Victoria Lillies in the Lago Frei Leandro pond
Roundtrip transfer from and to most hotels in São Conrado, Leblon, Ipanema, and Copacabana
Ticket entrance to the Botanical Garden
