Botanical Garden

The Botanical Garden located in the AV. CARRERA 70 NO.55-84 of Bogota-Colombia is a very beautiful place with a big variety of plants. It  is also one of the biggest turist attractions of Bogota.

Interview with Carlos Rodriguez (one of the employers of the Botanical Garden)

MPS: How does it feels to work in a place with a great sense of envioromental protection?

CR:"Is very nice, considering all the abuses we had made to the planet so i feel is a very big enviromental responsability and that is our duty to protect it."

MPS: What time of the year is most visited?

CR: "During all the year but particullary in the school season because the Educational Institutions."

MPS: What services does the Botanical Garden provides?

CR: "There are services for the educational sector as training and advisory services, vacations tour for children's groups, libraries.. in others.."

MPS: When was it founded?

CR: "It was founded in 1955 in honor to Jose Celestino Mutis who was recognized as naturalist."

MPS: How many species of plants can be founded?

CR: "Around 18 thousand species."

MPS: Is there any tree or flower which represents Bogota and can be founded here?

CR: "The "Nogal" is the logo tree of Bogota."

MPS: Ok thanks it was a plasure to talk with you bye.

CR:"Your welcome, the plasure was all mine bye."

Maria Paula Salazar.