The iconic Sítio Burle Marx, sets the scene for our limited Jardim Capsule. Designed and named after the man behind the indisputably iconic calçadão of Copacabana, the Sítio ("Grange" or "country estate") is officially recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Center. Nothing short of a botanical marvel, this epic landscape garden serves as an encapsulation of Burle Marx’s legacy. ⁠ ⁠ Initially purchased in 1949, with the purpose of becoming a botanical laboratory for Burle Marx' growing exploration of Brazilian flora, the site has continued to expand for over a decade. Ever-winding lakes are adorned with moss and greenery local to Brazil’s Mata Atlântica ("atlantic Forests"), 37 species of which were discovered by Burle Marx himself. Today, the estate expands over 365,000㎡, and contains an estimated 3,500 species of plants. ⁠ ⁠ Read the full story at frescobolcarioca.com