Botanical Park in San Salvador de Jujuy

Do you know the difference between a botanical park and a garden?

A botanical park is a space with natural biodiversity and related flora and fauna, except for any exotic species.

A botanical garden is a space created by humans with local or imported exotic plants. Endangered species are studying and reproducing.

Parque Botanico Baron Carlos Maria Schuel is a luxurious Botanical Park in the Argentine city of San Salvador de Jujuy. The park is located on 15 hectares. The Vasa family offered this area to the local authorities. 

The park is located in a picturesque area, on a hill. In addition to its main goal, protection and preservation of a unique natural site, the city authorities have made a perfect place for the rest. 

Now, inhabitants call this amazing botanical park the "green lungs" of the city. Here you can spend time differently. So, forget about the city noise, enjoy the silence and the slight rustle of leaves, or walk along the paths on the hill. Besides, the city is located nearby, so you can always return.

If you come to the top of the hill, look to the magnificent view of the city western part from the observation deck. But the main feature of the botanical garden is luxurious plants and trees.

To see the representatives of the fauna, you need to behave very quietly and carefully. Besides, you can see animals through cameras installed in the park. They record movements. It is also possible to rent binoculars. Go to Parque Botanico Baron Carlos Maria Schuel with children, they will like it! And all of you will get a desire to come back.