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Botanical Garden vs Parque Nacional da Tijuca
Both Tijuca National Park and Botanical Garden are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Botanical Garden is preferred by most reviewers compared to Tijuca National Park. Botanical Garden comes in at #3 in Rio de Janeiro with praise from 6 reviewers including Concierge, Michelin Guide and Frommer's.
Botanical Garden
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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.
Parque Nacional da Tijuca
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Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
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Fodor's
"Once part of a Brazilian nobleman's estate, it's studded with exotic trees and thick jungle vines and has several waterfalls."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Rocky peaks and waterfalls await you at the Parque Nacional da Tijuca, the world's largest urban forest (32km2), located in the heart of Rio."
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Rocky peaks, waterfalls, wild animals and tropical species await you at the Parque Nacional da Tijuca, the world's largest urban forest (32km2), located in the heart of Rio. Make sure you see the Pico da Tijuca (1 012m), Capela Mayrink, Vista Chinesa and Açude da Solidão.
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"The Tijuca is all that's left of the Atlantic rainforest that once surrounded Rio de Janeiro."
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Travel + Leisure
"Widely known as the best place in Rio to explore nature, this lush Atlantic rain forest has spectacular views, unusual trees, beautiful waterfalls (around 30 of them), and Capuchin monkeys."
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