New Botanical Garden opens in Argentina

A botanical garden and biocentre (Jardin botanico y biocentro) have opened in the Argentine province of Misiones. It is located at the entrance to the city of Puerto Iguazu, just a few kilometers from the famous waterfalls.

The idea of the complex belongs to the local entrepreneur Patricia Duran (Patricia Duran), who decided to offer tourists the opportunity to get acquainted with animals and plants - both exotic and characteristic of the region of Argentina.

Visitors will see snakes living in the province of Misiones, a five-meter crocodile brought from the US state of Missouri, pythons from India and Myanmar, iguanas from Honduras and El Salvador and even turtles from the Galapagos Islands.

In the tropical part of the botanical garden, orchids bloom and 12 species of butterflies live, BuenoLatina.ru reports. One part of the complex is a natural lagoon inhabited by 60 species of birds. And next to it you can have a snack in the restaurant, admiring the unique landscapes.

In Argentina There is already a huge selection of tourist offers, acquainting with the nature of the country. One of the newest tours is the "Blue Road" (Ruta Azul), which passes through several national parks.

Source: Travel.ru