Hortus Botanicus "Where People discover the wonder of Nature"

Nestled on the hills of Brgy. Milibili in the City of Roxas is the Hortus Botanicus – home to all plants found in the city streets, parks, plaza and riverbanks. It is about six kilometers east of the plaza and about 10 minutes ride from the heart of the city.

As you enter the vicinity, an immense feeling of tranquility will fill you as you look around and take in the beauty of the surroundings with various trees, plants, shrubs, flowering and ornamental plants.

It occupies about 5.19 hectares of land owned and managed by the city government of Roxas. The area is conducive for picnics, retreats and a refreshing site to commune with nature. Included in this area is a man-made lagoon for boating. A floating cabana has been designed for picnic and fishing.

Master Development plans that promise to transform the Botanical Garden into a tourism  destination are in the offing as the city government came out with “well-studied and comprehensively designed” plans.

At Hortus Botanicus, you can feast your eyes on the panoramic view of the botanical garden, colorful flowers and lush trees.

BOTANICAL GARDEN

Quiet, relaxing and beautiful, the botanical garden is just a wonderful place to spend a bit of time with nature. Take the family, have a walk or perhaps fully immerse yourself in Hortus Botanicus natural surroundings. Hortus Botanicus is the perfect place for you.

PLANT NURSERY

To cater to the requirement of beutifying the projects of the city, plant nursery is established to grow both introduced and native varities of plants needed for landscaping.

GREENHOUSE

The eye-catcher of the Hortus is the greenhouse designed to protect young plants from harsh weather while allowing access to light and        ventilation. Here, you will find tiny tree seedlings being protected with machine controlling the    temperature and humidity in the different areas of the greenhouse.

TREES

You will find palm trees all over the Hortus. This is not surprising since palms grow in different climates. There are at least 19 species of palm trees in Hortus. Mostly, they grow in outdoor garden of the Hortus.

HORTU DE LAGUNA

Boating at the Hortu de Laguna is the garden’s main attraction. Kids and the young at heart most especially will enjoy  boating in the man-made lagoon found at Hortus. It’s a great place to spend quality time with your family and friends.

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