On January 23, 2026 at 11:15 am we invite you to a lecture „Two Faces of Bolivia”.”

The cold, dry and salty Altiplano - the high mountain plateau of the Andes - is stunning in its rugged yet fabulously colorful landscape. We will see the Salar de Uyuni, the largest salt marsh on Earth - a snow-white sea of salt with Cactus Island, covered with monumental specimens of Echinopsis atacamensis. We will explore the mountainous semi-deserts with tola shrubs, where llamas, wild vicuñas and mountain viscachas - relatives of chinchillas - live. We will also encounter one of the world's strangest plants - yareta (Azorella compacta). This really cannot be described - it has to be seen!

The other face of Bolivia is the warm and humid lowlands covered with dense forests. This is a kingdom of unusual animals: hoatzins, racojas, saimiri monkeys and hairy sloths. In the rivers we will spot caimans, turtles and whole herds of capybaras.

• The lecture will be given by Halina Galera, PhD - University of Warsaw, Faculty of Biology, Department of Ecology and Environmental Protection
• The lecture will be combined with a multimedia presentation
• The lecture will be held on January 23, 11:15 am in the Conference Room, building L
• Admission as part of the Garden ticket or pass

All lovers of nature, travel and extraordinary landscapes are welcome!