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Caracas Botanical Garden

Botanical gardens in VenezuelaCaracasProtected areas established in 1958
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The Caracas Botanical Garden (Spanish: Jardín Botánico de Caracas), also known as Central University of Venezuela Botanical Garden (Jardín Botánico de la Universidad Central de Venezuela), is part of the University City of Caracas World Heritage Site.The garden extends for 70 hectares and is administered by the Botanic Institute of Venezuela (FIVB). Its code of international recognition as a botanical institution, as well as the acronym of the herbarium, is VEN.It is located in the geographic center of Caracas, forming part of the whole of the University City, with its main entrance at Salvador Allende Avenue off the bridge that connects Plaza Venezuela with the Tamanaco Entrance of the UCV.

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Caracas Botanical Garden
Autopista Gran Cacique Guaicaipuro, Caracas San Agustín Sur

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Autopista Gran Cacique Guaicaipuro

Autopista Gran Cacique Guaicaipuro
1014 Caracas, San Agustín Sur
Capital District, Venezuela
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