Lankester Botanical Garden

 


British orchidologist Charles H. Lankester, who came to work in Costa Rica in 1940, founded the Lankester Botanical Garden in 1917 with the aim of preserving flora in Central America. When he died, the gardens were purchased by the Orchid Society of North America and the Stanley Smith English Foundation, which in 1973 became part of the University of Costa Rica and is responsible for administration today.

According to research, there are around 15,000 orchids in this garden, of which about 1,000 species are from Central America. February and April are the months in which you can see the greatest variety of plants such as cacti,  succulents, bamboos, heliconias,  bromeliaceae, etc.  The Lankester Botanic Garden has 10.7 hectares and contains some of the most important orchids in the world.

The Japanese Garden is one of the biggest attractions, and its green areas make this Lankester Botanical Garden the perfect place for a wedding or business meeting.   Also, other attractions are photo sessions and picnic areas.


  This place has a souvenir shop, guided tours, and is wheelchair accessible.  The entry fee is €3000. This beautiful place is located 5 km east of Cartago, on the road to Paraiso in case you want to visit it and enjoy an amazing place with your family.

 

 



Bibliography

https://www.wikiwand.com/es/Jardin_Bot%C3%A1nico_Lankester#Jard%C3%ADn_japon%C3%A9s

https://jbl.ucr.ac.cr/tarifas-2023

https://costaricainfolink.com/es/jardin-botanico-lankester-costa-rica/

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