Jardim Botânico da Ribeira do Guilherme

Botanical garden Nordeste, Azores, Portugal

What to expect

The Jardim Botânico da Ribeira do Guilherme is a botanical garden and park located in the Lomba da Fazenda, Nordeste, on the island of São Miguel, Azores. The garden is situated along the Ribeira do Guilherme stream and features abundant vegetation typical of Macaronesian forests, with Laurissilva being dominant. The park is home to various plant species, including the Priolo, and has waterfalls, old mills, and lakes with swans. Visitors can walk along the stream, enjoy the scenery, and observe the local flora and fauna. The park is also part of the Trilho Pedestre da Lomba da Fazenda walking trail and has picnic areas and other amenities

Plan your family visit to the Jardim Botânico da Ribeira do Guilherme with these blog insights 👇

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Azores: Our highlights on São Miguel with children

Azores: Our highlights on São Miguel with children
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Jardim Botânico da Ribeira do Guilherme. The children enjoyed throwing stones in the river and building a dam. We had a picnic there too

Highlights: The kids loved throwing stones in the river and building a dam. It was a perfect spot for a break during our drive ✨