Nestled in the heart of Palermo, the Jardín Botánico Carlos Thays is an 18-hectare living museum and a sanctuary of global biodiversity. Designed by the visionary landscape architect Carlos Thays and inaugurated in 1898, this National Monument serves as a “Green lung” for Buenos Aires, blending botanical science with historic European elegance.
Highlights:
🌿 Global Botanical Tour: Explore five continents through specialized gardens featuring over 5,000 plant species. From the majestic Ginkgo Biloba of Asia to the native Ombu of the Argentine Pampas, it is a world-class center for conservation.
🏛️ Victorian Glasshouses: Admire five magnificent historic greenhouses, including the iconic Art Nouveau Great Greenhouse. This iron-and-glass masterpiece was awarded at the 1889 Paris World Expo and remains one of the world’s most beautiful botanical structures.
🎨 Open-Air Art Gallery: Wander through winding paths adorned with 30 artistic sculptures, including the famous “Saturnalia” and “The Awakening of Nature,” creating a seamless harmony between classical art and the natural world.
🏫 The Thays Mansion: Visit the striking red-brick English-style mansion that once served as Carlos Thays’ home, now housing the Botanical Library and a museum dedicated to the garden’s rich heritage.
Information:
🌼Type: Botanic Garden
📍Place: Palermo, Buenos Aires, Argentina
📅 Date: check visiting hours
🌐Website: http://www.buenosaires.gob.ar/jardinbotanico
