In 1951, Pascual Baburizza gave his park Salitre, built in 1918, the Municipality of Viña del Mar. Its territory was created by the National Botanic Garden of Viña del Mar.

Botanical Garden - a great place to rest and connection with nature, there are also conducted daily painstaking work to preserve vegetation south-central Chile. It has established itself as a place of learning and enhance the civic culture of the inhabitants of the province of Valparaiso Heritage conservation of nature.

Garden, a total area of ​​395 hectares, offers its visitors to enjoy the park of 32 hectares, in which more than 280 species of trees, including virtually cut off from the earth Sophora Toromiro Easter Island. Also in the garden of a large collection of plants, including 37 endemic species from the archipelago Juan Fernandez. The richest collection of Chilean cacti - more than 60 species, Chilean myrtle collection of medicinal plants and fuchsia. In total, the National Botanical Garden more than 1170 plant species growing in its natural area of ​​363 hectares of hills, including more than 270 native plant species.

The Botanical Garden is conducted environmental education program as part of basic education for children in the open air during the period from March to December, more than 7,000 children each year. Also guided tours for special groups.

In the recreation area for visitors are equipped with picnic areas. There is an ecological trail: imitation roads, meadows, natural estuary, small waterfalls, Japanese bridge, an artificial lagoon with an old gazebo. The Botanical Garden is home to 50 species of birds, some of them almost impossible to find in the wild and their habitats.

Botanical Garden of Viña del Mar - a perfect place for weddings, outdoor concerts, birthdays and rest from the bustle of the day. In late 2004, in the park area of ​​the garden was made possible tour of the "dome of the forest." This is a project of "South America" ​​for the development of extreme sports. It was established grid system of trails at the top of myrtle wood. For visitors it has become a popular pastime.