Jardim Botanico

The serene landscape is a respite from the rest of the city. The layout of the gardens is in a formal European style that is at times overwhelmed by the vigour of the tropical plants, trees and shrubs. Even on the hottest days the visitor can walk the garden shaded from the sun by the tall palms, trees and bamboo stands. Here and there you will find benches to sit and take a rest while looking out for the creatures that make it home; monkeys, toucans and other facinating creatures that flit, fly and leap thru the canopy overhead.