Jardim Botânico

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Best place for nature photography in the city

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(11) 5584-6300 r. 229

NileGuide Expert tip:

Birdwatchers should bring their binoculars, while aspiring NatGeo photographers should take along their lenses!

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For fans of flowers, birdwatching enthusiasts and nature lovers of all kinds, Jardim Botanico is a can't miss!

Located within the Parque Estadual das Fontes do Ipiranga, Jardim Botanico (Botanical Garden) offers opportunities to experience the Mata Atlantica tropical forest in Sao Paulo. With more than 360,000 square meters (50,000 square miles) of vegetation, animals and hiking trails, Jardim Botanico is a wonderful place to both exercise and take in some fresh air without leaving the city's confines. The garden grounds also house several greenhouses and Museu Botanico, where visitors can learn about the various lifeforms existent in Brazil.  

The garden is open Wednesday-Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The greenhouses and museum open from 9 a.m. to noon, and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on those same days.

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