Park & nature
Quito Botanical Garden
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The Quito Botanical Garden is a peaceful oasis within La Carolina Park, dedicated to preserving and displaying Ecuador's incredible plant diversity. Visitors can wander through themed sections, including a high-altitude Andean garden, a cloud forest greenhouse, and a collection of native orchids. The garden's layout encourages leisurely exploration, with benches tucked among ferns and flowering shrubs. It's an educational stop for nature lovers, offering insight into the unique ecosystems of the Ecuadorian highlands without leaving the city.
Don't miss
- Explore the orchid greenhouse, home to dozens of native species from across Ecuador.
- Stroll through the Andean highland garden to see plants adapted to the páramo ecosystem.
- Relax in the cloud forest greenhouse, a humid haven of ferns and mosses.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Quito Botanical Garden
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inExperiential Walking tour in Quito's Old Town5★ · 172 travelers~3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$40 per personSee dates →
Most bookedGastronomic and Cultural Walking Tour of Quito with Tastings4.9★ · 1,223 travelers~4 hoursFree cancellationFrom$40 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleFull-Day Mindo Cloud Forest Tour Birdwatching Waterfalls and Hike5★ · 117 travelers~10 hoursFree cancellationFrom$189 per personSee dates →More attractions in Quito
