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The
following information has been kindly provided by The Municipality
of Guayaquil. |
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Located
at the top of "Cerro Colorado" in northern Guayaquil,
on the western side of Francisco de Orellana avenue, near
Las Orquideas housing development. This garden holds approximately
324 botanic species which can be observed in their natural
habitat, among trees used for wood, fruit trees, ornamental
and exotic plants. In addition, there is an auditorium
as well as a gift shop and coffee place. You can also
observe more than 73 bird species and 60 butterfly species
all yearlong. Its flora and fauna have made it an "eco-tourist"
attraction which also provides scientific interest for
both locals and foreigners who enjoy the orchids' natural
reserve and the habitat preservation of these stunning
species which are under extinction danger.
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The
place holds three exhibitions: The First section
stretches from the entrance up to the auditorium. Covering
an area of 150 meters of comfortable paths which are decorated
with indigenous, special bird drawings.
Hundreds
of orchids, bromelias and tilandsias live in natural environment
together with over 60 different species of timber yielding
and fruit trees. Each tree is identified with a sign which
indicates its common name, specie and family type it belongs
to.
At
the beginning of the journey, is the "Orquideario"
where you'll find fine orchids, specially from the Ecuadorian
coast, as well as species from other countries such as
Colombia, Panama Costa Rica and Asian, which developed
endemic species to that zone. The auditorium which holds
over 200 people presents local artists performances and
special audiovisual programs promoting the conservation
of our species and environment.
The
Second section spans from the Auditorium
to the Mirador. Here, there are 150 meters of pedestrian
paths with aborigine drawings from the Valdivia culture
which had different geometric forms. Additionally,
these paths, when covered, allowed people to see more than
40 different species of timber-yielding and fruit trees
properly identified. This section is dedicated to original
plants of Ecuador such as corn, banana, coffee, cocoa, sugar
cane, etc.
The
Mirador, is on top of a hill with a rustic typical hut
selling natural drinks, books and souvenirs from the area.
You'll also find restrooms and a BBQ place. From this
hill you'll be able to see the Daule and Babahoyo rivers
merge together to form the impressive Guayas river. Beautifully
colored plants, Bonsai, pine trees, tropical plants and
Bougainvilleas surrounds this enchanting zone.
The
Third section, covers from the Mirador
to the exit, where another 40 timber-yielding and fruit
trees surround useful pedestrian paths adorned with aborigine
drawings symbolizing the earth, plants and water, many of
them taken from cylindrical printings which belonged to
the Manta culture.
This
pleasant section has been dedicated to the cactus family,
other to palms as well as water lilies and citric. Beehives
for honey production are
also found here.
The
lepidoptario, which was recently finished,
is equipped with an artificial waterfall that creates
a microclimate suitable for butterflies as well as a garden
with special chosen plants from which caterpillars feed
or where adult butterflies lay their eggs.
Today,
a complete evolutionary cycle of the life of butterflies
is in study to determine their life cycle, to reproduce
them in captivity and handle the butterflies species within
the Botanical garden area.
Whether you have not visited yet the Botanical Garden,
you're cordially invited!!. Reservations: + 5934-2417004,
or 2416975. Contact email: jbotanic@interactive.net.ec.
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