{"id":5803,"date":"2014-04-13T03:00:28","date_gmt":"2014-04-13T09:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/drfumblefinger.com\/wrdprs\/?p=5803"},"modified":"2017-08-26T21:56:50","modified_gmt":"2017-08-27T03:56:50","slug":"buenos-aires-jardin-botanico-a-urban-oasis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/drfumblefinger.com\/blog\/2014\/04\/buenos-aires-jardin-botanico-a-urban-oasis\/","title":{"rendered":"Buenos Aires’ Jardin Botanico. A urban oasis"},"content":{"rendered":"

Situated in Palermo, in the heart of Buenos Aires’ urban sprawl, is a lovely oasis of green, the Jardin Botanico.  The garden covers more than 7 hectares (17 acres) and brings together a large diversity of plant species (over 5500) in a setting that includes massive shade trees, many broad walking paths, fountains, statues, and places to sit and relax. Designed more than 100 years ago by French-borne architect and landscape designer Carlos Thays, in whose honor the garden is named, Jardin Botanico is a little run down (like much of the city is). Despite the need for repairs and more upkeep, the garden is a pleasant refuge on a hot day when you want to get away from the crowds and congested streets of the city.  It was declared a national monument in 1996.<\/p>\n

The garden features groups of plants generally organized by geographical origin, with species from around the world, as well as highlighting the native flora of Argentina.  The park has a has a large home\/small mansion built in 1881 (in which Carlos Thays lived in the early years of the park), a herbarium, a library, five greenhouses and 31 statues.  It has a small lake, several fountains and pools where you can find aquatic and marsh plants.<\/p>\n

The Botanical Garden has become home to a large population of feral cats, most abandoned by their owners.   A network of volunteers look after these cats, feeding them and looking after their health needs.<\/p>\n

So enjoy a stroll this stroll with me through the Jardin Botanica.<\/p>\n

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