It is a design by the venezuelan architect Fruto Vivas with a system of 16 petals that can be opened and closed according to weather conditions. It is inspired by the Tepuyes of the Gran Sabana of Venezuela and the National Flower of Venezuela, the Orchid. Has numerous gardens and forests representative of Venezuela, fish tanks, a library and an amphitheater. Source
It is undoubtedly one of the great tourist attractions of Barquisimeto, together with the Manto de María Divina Pastora Monument, the town of Santa Rosa or the modern Metropolitan Cathedral.
It opens its doors to the public at the following times: from Tuesday to Saturday from 09:00 to 18:30 and on Sundays from 09:00 to 17:30