Jardín Botánico de Guayaquil
Jardín Botánico de Guayaquil
- Address
- Av Francisco de Orellana NW of City
- Phone
- tel, info: 04 256 0519
- Price
- adults/children & students US$3/US$1.50
- Hours
- 09:00-16:00
Lonely Planet review for Jardín Botánico de Guayaquil
About a half-hour drive north of town near Cerro Colorado, this botanical garden has over 80 orchid varieties and nearly 700 plant species. Paths and trails lead you past the plant exhibits and tropical birds flutter overhead. There is a gift shop, café, butterfly garden and an auditorium.
Insect repellent is recommended in the rainy months. With a few days' advance notice, a guided tour can be arranged.
The most efficient way of getting there is to take a taxi and ask for Urbanización de Los Orquídeas. Chasquitur offers tours and has information.
