Wildlife / Flora
The ‘Guillermo Piñeres’ Botanical Garden is home to more than 300 plant species from Colombia’s
tropical dry forest, as well as exotic ornamental plants from tropical regions around the world. It is
also home to one of the last remaining pristine native forests in the region, making it a key site for
the restoration of tropical dry forest flora. It features trails where, alongside native flora and
centuries-old trees, visitors can observe birds, butterflies, reptiles, and monkeys (red howler
monkey, white-headed tamarin, and three-toed sloth).
- Located in the municipality of Turbaco (Matute sector).
- 2 km of trails.
- Herbarium with a collection of 3,500 specimens.
- Coffee shop.
- Auditoriums with capacity for 20 and 50 people.
Mile 9 of the highway 1 - 90
administracion@jbgp.org.co
- Distance from Cartagena 30 km.
- It does not have its own parking lot.
- Open to the public from 8a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- No service to the public: First business day of each week.
