The Botanical Garden of Bogota, officially known as the José Celestino Mutis Botanical Garden, is a space dedicated to the conservation, research and dissemination of plant biodiversity in the capital of Colombia. Founded in 1955 by the priest Enrique Pérez Arbeláez, it is named after the famous Spanish botanist José Celestino Mutis, who led the Royal Botanical Expedition of the New Kingdom of Granada in the 18th century.

Located in the town of Engativá, this place extends over approximately 195,000 m² and houses an impressive collection of plants, including native, endemic and endangered species. It has been recognized as a Research Center since 2022, which reinforces its role as a reference in the study of Andean and paramo ecosystems.

Among its main attractions is the Tropicario, a circuit of greenhouses that recreates diverse Colombian ecosystems, from the super paramo to the tropical dry forest, showing the rich biodiversity of the country. It also offers educational activities, cultural events such as orchid exhibitions and night gardens, and guided tours to bring visitors closer to the plant world.

The Botanical Garden also plays a crucial role in the urban arborization of Bogotá, promoting the planting of trees adapted to the city's conditions and the integrated management of pests and diseases. Its work includes ecological restoration projects, ex situ conservation of species at risk, and the generation of knowledge about local ecosystems. It is a space that combines science, culture and education, being a vital green lung for Bogotá and a meeting point with nature.