Botanical Garden of Curitiba

Welcome to the Jardim Botânico de Curitiba, the undisputed symbol of the 'Green City' of Brazil. As you step through the gates of this 178,000-square-meter park, you are entering a space where urban innovation meets the rhythm of…

Standing before the main greenhouse, you are looking at the most photographed structure in Curitiba. This 458-square-meter metallic and glass palace was inspired by the mid-19th century Crystal Palace in London. …

Leading up to the greenhouse is the 'Jardim em Estilo Francês.' These gardens are a testament to the influence of classic European landscape design on Brazilian urban planning. The flowerbeds are laid out in perfect geometric…

One of the most innovative areas of the park is the 'Jardim das Sensações'—the Garden of Sensations. This is a delimited space, surrounded by a living hedge, designed to test and engage all the human senses through direct contact…

Tucked away within the park is a site of global scientific importance: the Museu Botânico. This museum is a major center for research, attracting scientists from all over the world. …

As you move toward the water features of the park, the atmosphere changes once more. The lakes and waterfalls are fed by natural springs, and they serve as the primary habitat for the park's diverse fauna. …

Finally, we visit the more active side of the garden. Beyond the formal beds and research labs, the park offers extensive facilities for physical activity, reflecting the active lifestyle of Curitibanos. …

As we conclude our tour of the Jardim Botânico de Curitiba, I hope you carry with you a sense of the 'magic' that occurs when a city truly dances to the rhythm of nature. We have seen the Art Nouveau elegance of the glass palace,…