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Overview all Regions | Overview Central Region | San José | Poás Volcano | Braulio Carrillo | Barva Volcano Rainforest Aerial Tram | Rara Avis Rainforest | Irazú Volcano | Turrialba Volcano | Cartago National Monument Guayabo | Lankaster Gardens | Tapanti National Park
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The
botanical gardens have been founded in the 1950's by the British
naturalist Charles H. Lankaster. Lankaster Gardens are internationally
recognized for its collection of epiphytes (plants which live
on other plants), of particular interest are the orchids.
Approximately 11 hectares of land, countless numbers of other
species are also found on the premises, including insects
and other animals. 
