The World’s 100 Best Botanical Gardens
Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
No. 1 in Latin America
A large historic botanical garden in Rio de Janeiro with tropical trees, lakes, and themed collections, part of a World Heritage landscape. Monkeys and birds roam the grounds, and Christ the Redeemer stands above the imperial palm avenues.
Highlights
- Orchidarium
- Imperial palm-lined path
- Cactus and bromeliad collections
Good to know
- Foreigners pay about 80 reais; residents 40
- Allow two to four hours
- Credit card or cash; no debit or Pix
