Jardin del Arido Patagonico

Junín de los Andes, Neuquén Province, Argentina, Argentina

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Jardín del Árido Patagónico is a botanical garden showcasing the resilient native flora of Patagonia, located at the Universidad Nacional de la Patagonia San Juan Bosco in Comodoro Rivadavia, Chubut province, Argentina—not Junín de los Andes in Neuquén, which appears to be a location mix-up.

Established in 1994 with official opening in 2005 through the efforts of Dr. Sara Fernández, it spans about half a hectare including a nursery for germinating arid-adapted species like shrubs, forbs, and grasses vital for ecosystem restoration, research, and education as part of Argentina's botanical network.

The garden highlights Patagonia's subtle desert beauty through living collections, seed banks, guided tours, workshops on native plants, and conservation efforts against disturbance, offering visitors a 40-minute immersive walk into the region's hardy biodiversity.