Outdoors Jardim Botânico, Rio de Janeiro
Jardim Botânico
An outdoor spot in Jardim Botânico, Rio de Janeiro, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Morning.
Why go
Botanical garden founded in 1808, known for its avenue of imperial palms.
It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Rio de Janeiro, alongside 4 sights, 2 places to eat and 2 outdoor spots. The closest of our other picks is Ipanema Beach, 2.6 km away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Outdoors · Nature
- Neighborhood
- Jardim Botânico
- Price
- $
- Time needed
- 2 hr
- Best time
- Morning
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Rio de Janeiro, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Ipanema Beach
Famous beach divided by lifeguard posts, with Dois Irmãos peaks at the far end.
Outdoors · 2.6 km straight-line - 2Christ the Redeemer
Art Deco statue atop Corcovado, reached by a cog train through Tijuca forest.
Sight · 4.2 km straight-line - 3Tijuca National Park
One of the world's largest urban forests, with waterfalls and trails to Pico da Tijuca.
Outdoors · 6.0 km straight-line - 4Sugarloaf Mountain
Two-stage cable car up Pão de Açúcar for views across Guanabara Bay.
Sight · 6.0 km straight-line - 5Aprazível
Treehouse-like terrace restaurant in Santa Teresa serving Brazilian dishes with bay views.
Food · 6.3 km straight-line - 6Bar Urca
Neighborhood bar where locals sit on the seawall with beers and snacks at sunset.
Drinks · 7.1 km straight-line
On these curated routes
Jardim Botânico is a stop on our Rio, Ilha Grande & Paraty route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Rio de Janeiro
Jardim Botânico is our only outdoors pick in Rio de Janeiro; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Rio de Janeiro guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Rio de Janeiro run from 24°C in July to 29°C in February; December is usually the wettest month. For Jardim Botânico itself, we suggest: Morning.
Modelled monthly averages for Rio de Janeiro from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Rio de Janeiro weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Jardim Botânico, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- R. Jardim Botânico, 1008 - Jardim Botânico, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22460-030, Brazil
- Coordinates
- -22.97068, -43.22348
- Destination
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Website
- gov.br
Jardim Botânico: quick answers
How much time do you need at Jardim Botânico?
Plan on about 2 hours at Jardim Botânico. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Jardim Botânico?
Our pick: Morning.
Where is Jardim Botânico?
Jardim Botânico is at R. Jardim Botânico, 1008 - Jardim Botânico, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22460-030, Brazil. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Jardim Botânico?
Jardim Botânico appears on Rio, Ilha Grande & Paraty, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Jardim Botânico to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Rio de Janeiro.
Plan Rio de Janeiro
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Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.