El Parque Jardin del Corazon (Garden of the Heart) is the largest Japanese garden in South America.
It is located in La Serena Chile.
La Serena is Chile’s second oldest city, know for its historic neocolonial architecture.
The garden was built in 1994 as a cooperative effort by businesses in Japan and Chile to celebrate La Serena’s 450th anniversary.
It is full of lagoons, waterfalls, and native Japanese flora and fauna.
This is a Spot Flanked Gallinule, native to distinct areas of Chile and South America, making himself quite at home in the lush Japanese gardens!
Note: There are Golden Carp swimming in the gardens, but I photographed the Koi in San Diego and added them, feeling they fit in nicely with the landscape ambience.
Cheers to you from Chile’s Garden of the Heart~
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Exotic and relaxing!
Thank you! We need more of both these things in our lives.
Yes indeed!!
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Corazon is scenically perfect, and, very comforting.
I am so glad! Thank you for letting me know & cheers to you <3
Serene,the colors,the green,lush. I believe I would love this garden. I love the addition of the Koi. 🙂 Jen
Awww, your kindness is most appreciated! Cheers to you <3
Lovely inspirings! There is so much beauty allover the world. Thanks for your sharing, Cindy!
Thank you more for the kind appreciation <3
You are welcome Cindy!
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It’s amazing how vibrant the various shades of green can be.
It is almost like the plants were rejoicing about growing in the midst of Chile’s vast desert <3
I can understand that! Like when spring finally shows up.
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Very beautiful Japanese Gardens via your lens. 💗
Thank you Amy & I am happy you enjoyed the Zen moment <3
I was without Internet for the problems of Venezuela with the failed coup d’etat. I could not miss these wonderful photos of the Serena Chile. And what a coincidence, next month I move to Santiago de Chile. Here life has been complicated by inflation and lack of products. The electricity goes continuously and the water is very rationed. the quality of life has been diminished. There is no choice but to leave.
How difficult this must be. I am sorry. I know you know better than I, that Santiago is a beautiful city, with easy access to the amazing Andes and the gorgeous sea. I hope you are happy there.
I also expect the same. In addition I will have some of my children very close. Thanks for your wishes. I thank you.
Oh wonderful! Buenos suerte.
Don’t know why, but I’ve always been attracted to places like these, Cindy. Maybe it’s became they seem so peaceful. 🌙 G’nite
It is that undefinable Zen <3
Jardín del corazón, nice name and a beautiful place. In Chile, I´m traveling the world sitting down in my computer.
So happy you are traveling along Charly & be well my friend.
Thanks Cindy, appreciate it. The LIKE button doesn’t work in this computer, but just now I´m watching you…..or those freaky but beautiful birds
Awesome. Take good care Charly.
Wow! As if there weren’t enough places I already hope to see…. 🙂 The list grows!
Plus, you need to see the REALLY big reptiles that live down this way!
I know, I know! I shouldn’t try to pet them, but, I know myself – I won’t contol the urge well! Attempts were futile in Costa Rica. you know. If the offer still stands, I shall reach out for location suggestions when the time comes.
Oh definitely, as long as you promise to keep your distance from the crocs! Let me know when before you go and I will help you plan.
Ha ha! You truly see it, don’t you… I suppose the pre-promise includes the babies. I reckon they could take a finger. Agreed! Thank you, Cindy!
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Love the first photo (the others too, of course 😉 )! What a diversity of wonderful colors there!
Yes the white, and then those amazing chevrons. Beautiful bird!
Bird?!?
Amazing beautilful.
I am very happy you enjoyed & thank you!
What a lovely place to relax and just be peaceful.
I wonder what would happen in you came here and sang. It would attract so many living creatures.
Birds usually join in chirping and trilling 😊
Perfection! <3
Calming images. Tried to “like” post but it will not do it.
Your thoughts are more important. Thank you.
The Spot Flanked Gallinule picture is special. Either he is sporting quite an outfit,. or she is trying out the latest lipstick. . . Some sights you’ve seen!
Thank you for making me laugh! <3
It’s gorgeous – look at those glorious fish! Thanks for showing us around, Cindy 🙂
Thank you so much more for hanging out with me Christy <3
Beautiful
Muchas gracias mi amiga <3
Ah yes, inspiring. must go
I love Japanese gardens and this one is so beautiful! Have a beautiful Saturday, Cindy!
Stunning images!
Honored. Thank you very much.
Bonjour ou Bonsoir Ami ,Amie CINDY
Tu vois
Avec beaucoup de sincérité
Je suis mon cœur
Il a ses pensées , ses choix et ses propres idées
C’est alors et seulement
Que l’on devient acteur de sa vie
Il faut dans la vie savoir aussi
Tendre la main à qui en a besoin
Sans en espérer un retour
Juste se dire que c’était bien
Alors s’installe une belle harmonie avec soi-même
Je te souhaite ce qu’il y a de meilleur
Profite bien , belle journée
Bisous , Amitié Bernard
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Merci beaucoup mon ami Bernard~
Cindy, what a gem, I’m so happy to see this!
I am happy you enjoyed and stopped by to tell me! Cheers to you~
marvelous 😲👍
So are you. Thank you.
I love the Gallinule – the green beak is quite a contrast to its gray feathers. Nice!
It is such an unusual bird isn’t it. Quite striking. Happy you like it & thank you დ