The Jardin de Balata is a botanical garden located in Martinique, in the Caribbean. It is situated about 10 km north of the city of Fort-de-France. Created in 1982 by botanist Jean-Philippe Thoze, the Jardin de Balata is famous for its collection of more than 3,000 species of tropical plants, including orchids, bromeliads, and heliconias.