Wander the shady paths, admire rare orchids and bromeliads. See dozens of bird species. Follow your guide through a succession of hothouses and gardens, from scent to scent, from one ecosystem to another. 

You will enjoy the buildings in colonial style, and discover a bit of Brazilian history as you learn about the Portuguese king who fled Napoleon and created this vast botanical garden. 

You will walk in a Japanese garden, admire centuries-old imperial palms and discover the aquatic plant named after a British queen.