The National Botanical Garden is a protected area intended for the study and conservation of Dominican flora, as well as promoting education and environmental awareness. This space, in addition to being harmonious for plants, is used to share with family or friends, celebrate birthday parties or any type of photo session. The exclusivity and beauty of the botanical garden, together with the creativity for each capture, make the sessions unique and special.
The National Botanical Garden as a protected area and in search of its conservation and maintenance, requires a permit for a photo shoot to be able to capture all its splendor in photographs. Because many people choose to do a photo shoot at the National Botanical Garden, I have collected all the minute details to request permission.
The information contained herein was acquired directly from the administration of the National Botanical Garden of Santo Domingo, but it is always good to consult directly with the governing body of the park since its requirements may change at any time. Even so, I will always worry that this information is updated with the latest details.
If you consider that the fee to request permission for a photo shoot at the Botanical Garden is too high for what you want to do, you can also see my recommendations for the best places for photo shoots in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.Here you will find a compilation of recommendations that I make that I am sure will be very helpful to you in finding the ideal place for your photo session.
For these activities there are a series of guidelines and regulations to follow. In this post I will show you step by step what you need to do to book a photo session in the majestic Botanical Garden of Santo Domingo.
Requirements
- It is reserved with the entire cost (RD$ 2,000.00). They recommend booking three days in advance, but if for some reason you cannot, you can also pay on the same day of the photo session.
- Only one vehicle to enter the Botanical Garden.
- The entrance for the photo session is through the northern part of the garden.
- Maximum speed within the park of 15 K/H.
- Food is not allowed inside the Japanese Garden.
- No montages or cakes are allowed.
- A maximum of 10 people can enter the session.
- Allowed hours from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Procedures to follow
- Go to the events office and/or treasury (located to the right by the main entrance)
- Book by filling out the form for photo sessions. By paying on the same day of the photo session you will receive an invoice with which you can enter through the north door.
- When you arrive at the north door you must present the bill to the doorman to proceed to the garden accompanied by the photographer. It is important that you remember that the permit only includes the entry of one vehicle.
Here are some samples of photo sessions that we have done in the Botanical Garden after having obtained the required permit.
