The Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden or Jardim Botânico is located at the Jardim Botânico district in the “Zona Sul” of Rio de Janeiro. The Botanical Garden shows the diversity of Brazilian and foreign flora. Founded in 1808 by King John VI of Portugal, the Botanical Garden shows the diversity of Brazilian and foreign flora. There are around 6,500 species (some endangered) distributed throughout an area of 54 hectares, and there are numerous greenhouses. The Garden also houses monuments of historical, artistic and archaeological significance.

Address: R. Jardim Botânico, 1008 – Jardim Botânico, Rio de Janeiro
Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Phone:(21) 3874-1808