Only minutes from downtown Ponta Delgada you’ll find the Jardim Antonio Borges (a botanical garden). This peaceful Sao Miguel paradise is free to enter. The large facility features native plants, caves, and ponds. In addition, in the center, you’ll find an ancient tree, straight out of a fairy tale. Thus, plenty of shade means that the Jardim Antonio Borges is an ideal stop on a hot Portuguese afternoon. Also read: The complete guide to Sao Miguel Azores. How to get to Jardim Antonio Borges You won’t need a car to get to this botanical garden. Instead, take a pleasant 15-minute stroll from downtown Ponta Delgada. The gardens have four gates and you can enter any of them for free. Even on the hottest days, the gardens are not crowded, so you can come here anytime. Who was Antonio Borges? Antonio Borges was a Portuguese economist and banker. Mr. Borges was instrumental in modernizing Portuguese economic system. Additionally, he was a philanthropist who had a soft spot for nature. What will you find in the garden? This subtropical garden has many areas to explore. Walk the winding, shaded paths and discover ponds and caves. The caves, carved into the volcanic rock […]

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