Jardín Botánico Yachay
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BGCI Member: No
About the Jardín Botánico Yachay
The "Jardín Botánico Yachay" (JBY), in Urcuquí, Imbabura, in northern Ecuador, is a new botanic garden project in development since 2014. Spanning ca. 160 ha, it is located in an interandean dry valley with prevailing xerophytic vegetation. Part of ‘Yachay City of Knowledge’ (ciudadyachay.com), this project is a joint initiative between Yachay Public Company and Yachay Tech University. Its mission is the conservation, knowledge and appreciation of the flora of Ecuador through promoting scientific research and the generation of educational, cultural and recreational spaces.
Main Address:
Jardín Botánico Yachay
Hacienda San Eloy
Ciudad del Conocimiento Yachay
Urcuqui
Imbabura 100115 Ecuador
Telephone: +593-985271764
Fax:
URL: http://www.ciudadyachay.com/index.php/jardin-botanico
Primary Email: hromero@yachaytech.edu.ec