Buildings and Facilities
- The octagon, El Octógono, is a half-sunken shade house of 2.300 m2, designed to host the most delicate species. It contains a dense groove of tropical species crossed by winding paths, streams, bridges, and waterfalls.
- The Ethnographical Palm Museum is a subterranean structure, covered with vegetation. The main entrance is designed to look like a "forest". It will host the existing collection of palm-related objects, the herbarium, lecture rooms and class rooms.
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