This project has been pushed by Guayaquil since 1979, and after a 10-year job it was opened to the public and has since received the visit of thousands of national and foreign people.
The botanical Garden of Guayaquil has five hectares of extension, it is characterized by exhibiting scientific collections of living plants that are cultivated for their conservation, research, dissemination and teaching. It possesses approximately 324 vegetal species that can be observed in its natural habitat, there are also wood, fruit trees, as well as ornamental and exotic plants. It has a viewpoint that allows to observe the rivers Daule and Babahoyo. In addition, 73 species of birds and 60 species of butterflies can be observed throughout the year.
It has a botanical sample of numerous plant species from Ecuador, in particular the tropical zone of the coast. It houses some 324 species duly identified: collections of native and introduced trees, palm trees, cactus, fruit trees and ornamental plants. There are also exotic tropical plants that are appreciated in their own habitat. Its main attraction are the orchids, there are collections that belong to the family of Orchidaceae of Ecuador, and other native species of this country like: Bromeliads, Ecoterrazas, Heliconias, lotus flower or Nepente which is a species of carnivorous plant introduced of Madagascar.
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