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Jardin Botanico Nacional

Arroyo Hondo, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
809-565-2860
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Ranked #11 of 64 attractions in Santo Domingo
Type: National Parks
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Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Senior Contributor
24 reviews 24 reviews
14 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

Like a local, i can tell you you will enjoy the place. It´s a very unique area in Santo Domingo. Take the train and walk around the “jardín chino”. Go!

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Rio Claro, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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29 reviews 29 reviews
13 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2013

The garden is far from the city. Any taxi charges you USD 25 to get there and USD 25 to get you back. The ticket is another USD 5 each person. There is a train ride inside that leads you nowhere. And it is not that beautiful. Feels like a touristic trap.

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Helsinki, Finland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 December 2012

Good variety of domestic and foreign plant species. Well kept and clean area. Easiest vandered around by the turist train.

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New York City, New York
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16 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2012

Been here a few times both when I used to live in the DR and after moving to the US and I must say it gets more beautiful every time. The grounds are beautiful, the ponds, the gardens, all the activities and learning interactions which are perfect for kids. They also have this little train/ferry that goes all around the... More

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Boston, MA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 August 2012

Every time I go to the DR, I always go to this place. It's really beautiful and so peaceful. They have a train ride, with a guide, for the visit but you can get off it anytime you want and continue on foot if you have a couple of hours. There are picnic area too so you can spend nice... More

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57 attraction reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
58 helpful votes 58 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 July 2012

Beautifully kept ground. Enjoyed the tour of the park on the train.

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Heredia, Costa Rica
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 June 2012

We didnt have too much time in the Dominican Republic, and we were recommended to visit this place. We hesitated, but we had a couple of hours to spare on our last day, so we decided to check this place out. And we are glad we did. The place is big and serene. There is an entrance fee, which includes... More

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Miami, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2012

I have been here a lot of times, some to just enjoy the ambiance - a nice walk, a picnic, a ride on the train to better enjoy the Japanese garden (my favorite!) or to exercise. It is well kept and nice.

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Brussels, Belgium
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012

Fresh air and beautiful nature amidst a hectic city. too far to walk unless you have good footgear and can stand the heat. The train is easy to go around but pity that it is motorized so you can't hear the birds singing and also you don't get the time to stand still and enjoy. Ideal would be to explore... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

well maintained park walk or take the guided tour by train. multiple languages offered for tour. excellent color pectin of palms.

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