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Botanical Garden vs Instituto Moreira Salles - IMS Rio
Both Instituto Moreira Salles and Botanical Garden are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Botanical Garden scores significantly higher than Instituto Moreira Salles. Botanical Garden scores 91 with praise from 6 reviews such as Michelin Guide, Concierge and Fodor's.
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Rua Jardim Botanico 1008, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
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Fodor's
"The 340-acre Botanical Garden contains more than 5,000 species of tropical and subtropical plants and trees, including 900 varieties of palms."
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Concierge
"Founded in 1808 by King Dom João VI, it covers an impressive 338 acres of the city, giving Cariocas a real oasis within the city limits."
Frommer's
"In the 2 centuries since its founding by Emperor Dom João VI, the botanical garden has grown to 141 hectares (348 acres) and added 6,000 species of tropical plants and trees to its collection."
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Travel + Leisure
"Vast palm-lined avenues lead to groves of cocoa and rubber trees. Giant Amazonian water lilies—some more than three feet across—float in ponds."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The Jardim Bôtanico is home to countless tropical species: royal palms, giant bamboos, medicinal plants, the famous Pau-Brasil."
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Make the most of the surroundings by stopping for lunch on the terrace.
Instituto Moreira Salles - IMS Rio
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Rua Marques de Sao Vicente 476, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22451
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Concierge
"This exceptional cultural center, exhibition space, and museum of cinema was founded by Brazilian banker Walter Moreira Salles."
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"This beautiful cultural center is next to Parque da Cidade and contains an archive of more than 80,000 photographs."
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Afar Magazine
"The auditorium hosts film screenings—a nod to his son, Walter Salles, who directed The Motorcycle Diaries."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Has the most significant private photographic collection in Brazil (including the Marc Ferrez works). Exhibitions of paintings and sculptures are also held here."
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The Telegraph
"This is far and away Gávea’s cultural high point."
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