Jardín Botánico de la UPR
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Exploring the Botanical Garden: A Green Oasis in the City
TheoTheo
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Considering how it's inside the metropolitan area, it's of easy access to those of us who don't have a car. Bus Routes (AMA) 7 and 9 drop you off close to the entrance. Has its own free parking. The garden is divided on different sections with trails; a garden of architectures, a section with orchids, a lake with several ducks, garden of medicinal plants, area of activities, section of ponds with turtles, a second lake, a pine tree garden, and a bamboo section are some of the sections you can find. A diversity of birds and flowers can be seen throughout the garden. You can find a welcome center with bathrooms and a gift shop, and another set of bathrooms inside the garden. Also has a section where people visit to do yoga and meditation. Has a good route for jogging. During the September 20 of 2017 strike of hurricane Maria, the garden received heavy damage and was forced to close until fixing and maintenance had completed. Make sure to contact before visiting to see if it's open.
Jose RicardJose Ricard
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This is a nice place to take a stroll and is wheelchair or stroller friendly. I must have high expectations of a "Botanical Garden." My friend and I have visited some amazing botanical gardens around the world. This did not have a visitor friendly feel and there was no information about any of the plants or animals. We visited on a Wednesday and there wasn't another living soul except a lady siting at a small table near the closed "visitor center." She had a notebook where we signed in and she pointed in the direction we should go. We started that direction but it was a dark overgrown path covered with limbs and leaves heading into a dense growth of bamboo. We were sure it must be the wrong way, so we went back for a map. There was only one on the wall to photograph, so we took a picture of it. The map was very confusing but did show only one route from the visitor's center. We headed off again...down the over grown path. We came out into a large grassy area that had been recently mowed but we were very confused about which way to go. We wandered around the paths ( mostly roads) for awhile finding nothing spectacular and not a single sign with info until we came to the Monet Garden. There was a bent plaque describing the area, but below it was a sign that read "Peligro" and something about "do not enter." We wandered a little further and saw that what may have been a beautiful area with benches was completely overgrown and dilapidated. Benches were destroyed and debris was covering everything. We moved along one of the roads/paths and saw three sculptures and an area with 3 nice fountains and some walkways. The most maintained structures were a few red bridges that really didn't go anywhere but added some interest and color. Overall the place was pretty but felt more like a walk through a city park. I expected to learn something about the local flora. Finally on our way out we found a tree with a sign telling what it was. Ironically it was a tree that I was interested in knowing about because I see it around the island. It was a huge Ficus Drupacea (Mysore Fig Tree) from India. This was a fortunate find because otherwise I was truly disappointed.
Kari HatchKari Hatch
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I desperately want to give this garden 5 stars, but sadly natural disasters & lack of proper funding have reduced it to a jungle with pockets of beauty. If you like to hike, JB offers paved & dirt trails, hills, stairs, and a few lovely views. Currently, the best things to see are the Palm trees with a nearby pond & the three fountains. On the way, you'll see huge oak & mimosa trees, a lovely bamboo grove, and various Japanese gardens. I was especially interested in seeing Monet's garden, a purported take on the famous one at Giverny. The latest hurricane must have had a direct hit on this spot since it was a disaster. Volunteers are struggling to clean it out for repairs. For history or engineering wonks, consider a hike over to the north side, where an old dam & aqueduct system dates from the mid-1800s. It's gated & guarded, but ask nicely & they might let you in. All self-guided. On the marketing/info side: no paper info was available yet, signs are small, some illegible or damaged, cafe & store closed. BYOW & food. There is a picnic hut but no tables. Staff I talked to were very friendly. Entry is free.
Chris ChristensenChris Christensen
20
Amazing place to go for a touch with nature and a great walking experience. It is completly free with various spots for parking if interested only in a certain part of the garden that might be at the end of it. There is a map you can take to help you navigate. The garden offer various areas so it is probably best to take various trips to be able to enjoy the full experience. There is no guide to give you a tour or anything, but places are mark and you have access to a map (printed) but you walk and explore on your own. Go in comftable clothing and walking shoes, specially if it has been raining the days before as there are paths that might be a bit muddy ir slippery.
Carlos EncarnacionCarlos Encarnacion
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Basic Info
Address
9WQV+RHJ, San Juan, 00926, Puerto Rico
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+1 787-474-0403
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Website
upr.edu
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4.4
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outdoor
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The San Juan Botanical Garden, officially known as the Botanical Garden of the University of Puerto Rico, is located in the Caribbean city of San Juan, capital of Puerto Rico.
attractions: Georgetti Heladería, Costco Home Showroom, Antiguo Acueducto de Río Piedras, The Wellness Club Fitness and Spa, Jardín Botánico de Río Piedras Para la Naturaleza, La Casa de los Contrafuertes (Espacio de trabajo), Río Piedras, Parque Elías Báez, restaurants: Downtown Cupey, Asia Taste, Pico Rico BBQ Cupey, Beirut Café pr, Morena Coffee Co., Taco Maker Cupey, Bar La Loma, Koffee Cups Café Cupey (Parking Bajo Edificio Ehret), Starbucks, KFC

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