Famous Botanical Gardens in Colombia [Back]

Colombia's botanical gardens are dedicated to preserving native flora and promoting environmental education, reflecting the country's commitment to biodiversity conservation.

José Celestino Mutis Botanical Garden (Bogotá)

Established in 1955, this is Colombia's largest botanical garden, named after the renowned botanist and astronomer José Celestino Mutis. It emphasizes the conservation of Andean and Páramo ecosystems, featuring plants from every Colombian altitude, climate, and region. The garden serves both as a recreation and research center.

Cartagena Botanical Garden "Guillermo Piñeres"

Located in the hills above Cartagena, this garden spans nine hectares, with three hectares of natural tropical dry forest and six dedicated to botanical collections. Founded in 1978, it focuses on the conservation of the tropical dry forest ecosystem and serves as a center for research and environmental education.

Eloy Valenzuela Botanical Garden

Situated in Floridablanca, Santander, this 7.5-hectare garden was established in 1982 and named after the botanist Juan Eloy Valenzuela y Mantilla. It houses approximately 400 species of plants and includes a herbarium with 3,500 specimens from the Santander region. The garden focuses on the study, conservation, and education regarding the flora of northeastern Colombia.

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