For those who know that Rio is also green — and that there are gardens capable of changing the way we see the world.
Founded in 1808 by order of Dom João VI, the Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro is one of the most important and beautiful in the world — a separate universe of 137 hectares where more than six thousand species of plants, century-old trees, and a fauna that strolls with the naturalness of those who have always been there coexist. Entering this garden is, first and foremost, breathing in a different way.
The itinerary is a careful immersion in one of the most beloved institutions of the city. The Avenue of Imperial Palms, with its 134 specimens that reach 35 meters in height, is one of the most majestic frames of Rio — a triumphant entrance that announces, from the first step, that this is not a common stroll.
Further ahead, greenhouses, lily ponds, thematic gardens, and corners of almost unreal beauty reveal a botanical diversity that surprises both the occasional visitor and the most demanding nature lover.
And in the background, as a permanent backdrop, the Corcovado — with Christ watching over the gardens as if it all belonged to him as well.
A walk that invites slowness, contemplation, and discovery.
In the heart of one of the most vibrant cities in the world, the Botanical Garden is a pause of rare beauty — and one of the most memorable experiences that Rio has to offer.