Botanical Gardens

Yesterday we visited the Quito botanical gardens. The gardens featured many plants and flowers found in Ecuador including orchids, cacti, and carnivorous plants (Venus Fly Traps). Ecuador has 50 species of Orchids. I was surprised to see how small and delicate some of these flowers. The gardens also included other flowers and plants and the atmosphere was beautiful and serene. It was worth the walk across the street from our Airbnb and $4 entry fee.Read more