Botanical Garden in the South Zone, Atlantic Forest in the North Zone
Leer en español | Ler em português The neighbourhoods of Gávea , Horto and Humaitá are blessed to breath the fresh air from the surroundings of the Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden , which holds diverse species of plants and trees. Visitors, photographers and artists share this place in harmony. Coming from downtown , one can find the City Park (Parque da Cidade) a little ahead. Years ago, in the North Zone , an old mango tree was put down. I supposed it has been cut to the ground. I've found out recently that a new tree is grown on its place. Or it has possibly regorwn from a dry old log, I can't tell. In addition, wild arbusts let untouched nearby developed into what has the appearance of a piece of Atlantic Forest , making me wonder how easily the surroundings of Tijuca neighbourhood could extend the Tijuca Forest . Major challenge being a security scheme for those parks, which should involve guards and proper lighting, if the city hall and comunities