Atlantic Forest Trail is the attraction on Fridays in May

Jatobá, paineira, ipê-roxo, chichá, vinhático, bromélia-imperial, pau-brasil are some of the species featured on the Friday Trails in May, with the Atlantic Forest Trail at the Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden. The walking trail lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes and features 27 species from this biome grown in the JBRJ Arboretum.

May is Atlantic Forest Day ( May 27 ). This is one of the richest biomes in terms of plant species diversity in the world, many of which are threatened. Most (95%) of these species occur in Brazil, with the remainder in Argentina and Uruguay. The biome covers approximately 15% of Brazil's territory, stretching across 17 states (from Ceará to Rio Grande do Sul). Most of Brazil's population (72%), seven of the country's nine largest river basins and three of the largest urban centers on the South American continent are in the Atlantic Forest area.

The Friday Trails are guided by the JBRJ Visitor Center team and are free of charge, with only an entrance fee for the Arboretum. There is no need to register, just arrive and take part.

Atlantic Forest Trail
Dates: Fridays, May 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st
Time: 10 a.m.
Meeting point: Visitor Center
Rua Jardim Botânico, 1008.
Tickets for the arboretum at the ticket office (cash) or at jbrj.eleventickets.com with pix or credit card.
Students, disabled people and people over 60 are entitled to half-price tickets on presentation of a supporting document. Children up to 5 years old are free.

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