Arví­ Park (in Spanish known as "Ecotourism Park Arví­") is both an ecological nature preserve and Pre-Hispanic archeological site on the eastern slopes of Aburrá Valley, in the northeast area of Medellí­n, Colombia. The park covers several other municipalities of Antioquia, including Envigado, Bello, and Copacabana. It covers 16,000 hectares, 1,760 of which are in the state of natural forests. And it is equipped with 54 miles of walkable trails. It is a major tourist attraction, known for its wildflowers, butterflies and trails. Activities include hiking, nature tours, cycling, and outdoor adventure sports. An outdoor food market is located next to the gondola station. The Piedras Blancas Ecological Hotel and its private reserve are adjacent to the park.

The park can be reached from downtown Medellí­n via the metro station. Line L on the Medellí­n Metro goes to Arví­ station, where there is a direct link to the metrocables that go to the park.
There is a fair of organic products of the place, where you can eat lots of fruits and typical products of the region. Also is craft Medellin.

Arví­ Park (in Spanish known as "Ecotourism Park Arví­") is both an ecological nature preserve and Pre-Hispanic archeological site on the eastern slopes of Aburrá ...

Barefoot Park (Spanish: Parque de los Pies Descalzos) is a zen-inspired public park in Medellí­n, Colombia.The park was funded by EPM and designed by architect Felipe Uribe de Bedout. The park includes a green area with gardens and bamboo, a sand area, and an area with water fountains.As suggested by its name, the park is playful in nature. Children and adults are encouraged to play in the park barefoot.

The Barefoot Park was created between 1998 and 2000. It is located in the administrative area of the city, adjacent to the Medellí­n Metropolitan Theatre, and the Medellí­n River. The Interactive Museum EPM, an interactive science museum, is part of the park.

Barefoot Park (Spanish: Parque de los Pies Descalzos) is a zen-inspired public park in Medellí­n, Colombia.The park was funded by EPM and designed by architect ...

The Medellin Botanical Garden is almost 40 acres of outdoor space dedicated to orchids,plants,botany and nature in general. With an enormous wealth of flora native to Colombia,the botanical garden boasts more than 5000 individual plants with contributions from more than 1000 different species .The Medellin Botanical Garden is a greenbelt area in the heart of the city where people gather to bike,hike and engage in water related Activities including canoeing and rowing . There are options to ride horses Also in the area Which is the favorite countryside ( and city ) past- time for citizens of Medellin.

The Medellin Botanical Garden is almost 40 acres of outdoor space dedicated to orchids,plants,botany and nature in general. With an enormous wealth of flora native ...

Great place to see the grandeur and beauty of Medellin.Located in the middle of the city, that is, close to the center, the Cerrito Nutibara is a totally tourist site (with policing at the top) . There are several restaurants , cafes and craft shops . There is also a museum that shows the urban history of the city . Well worth the visit. It's better take a taxi.

Great place to see the grandeur and beauty of Medellin.Located in the middle of the city, that is, close to the center, the Cerrito Nutibara ...

Guatapé is a small, very pretty lakeside town in Eastern Antioquia, about 1.5 hours from Medellí­n, Colombia. To get it in From Medellí­n: Direct buses from Medellí­n leave from the Terminal del Norte (directly connected to the Caribe Metro Station), passing through El Peñol and the entrance to La Piedra on the way to Guatapé (about two hours). Two companies provide service: Sotrasanvicente, (4) 861-0595, and Sotrapeñol, (4) 851-5912. Each company provides service approximately every hour starting at 6am. The average fare is 12,000 COP (negotiable). Many buses continue to San Rafael. The last bus from Medellí­n to Guatapé is at 7:00pm. The last bus from Guatapé to Medellí­n is at 6:30pm (7:45pm on Sundays and Holiday Mondays). Return buses to Medellí­n fill up quickly on weekends – buy your ticket in advance.

Guatapé is a small, very pretty lakeside town in Eastern Antioquia, about 1.5 hours from Medellí­n, Colombia. To get it in From Medellí­n: Direct buses ...

It is an unmissable tour , the view is incredible and render wonderful pictures! Can you have an ideas of how the residents of the most remote places , had locomotion problem for the Medellin Center. It works perfectly at a very low cost , passage of Metro + metrocable 1900 pesos = 1 pound , passes over the city's hills and you see the reality of the city. Metro de Medellí­n currently offers 3 lines with Metrocable technology:

Line K spans 2 kilometers (~1.2 miles) in the northeastern part of Medellí­n. It connects with the rest of the Metro system at Acevedo station; customers may transfer here without paying an additional amount. Line K stations include Andalucí­a, Popular, and Santo Domingo, where cable cars connect back to Metro lines.

Line J spans 2.9 kilometers (~1.8 miles) in the western part of Medellí­n. It connects with the rest of the Metro system at the San Javier station; customers may transfer here without paying an additional amount. Line J stations include Juan XXIII, Vallejuelos, and La Aurora, where cable cars are redirected towards the Metro lines.

Line L spans 4.6 kilometers (~2.9 miles) between the Santo Domingo transfer station and El Tambo district, where you will find the second and final station on this line. This is Metro’s first tourist line, which will commence operations with 27 cable cars. These works will have a positive influence on the Santa Elena area and some neighborhoods of Comuna 1, such as Santo Domingo Savio, La Esperanza, and La Avanzada.

It is an unmissable tour , the view is incredible and render wonderful pictures! Can you have an ideas of how the residents of the ...

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Medellí­n, officially the Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception is a Catholic cathedral dedicated to the Virgin Mary under the title of the Immaculate Conception. It is located in the central zone of the Medellí­n (Colombia) in the Villanueva neighborhood on the north side of Bolí­var Park. Additionally, the temple was formerly called and it is still known but to a lesser extent, as Villaneuva Cathedral, especially during its construction to distinguish it from the Basilica of Our Lady of Candelaria, which was the seat for the Episcopal church at the time.

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Medellí­n, officially the Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception is a Catholic cathedral dedicated to the Virgin Mary under the ...

Parque Explora is an interactive science museum in Medellí­n, Colombia,loosely modeled after San Francisco's Exploratorium.It houses South America's largest freshwater aquarium, Explora Aquarium.The museum also contains a 3D auditorium, planetarium, television studio, and vivarium, among other attractions.

Parque Explora is an interactive science museum in Medellí­n, Colombia,loosely modeled after San Francisco's Exploratorium.It houses South America's largest freshwater aquarium, Explora Aquarium.The museum also ...

Beautiful setting , very, very clean, very cheap to enter, about 4 large swimming pools , lazy river and 3 slides all too scattered on the road to Santa Fe Antiouquia Medellin about 15-20 minutes after the tunnel.

Beautiful setting , very, very clean, very cheap to enter, about 4 large swimming pools , lazy river and 3 slides all too scattered on ...

Botero Plaza, surrounded by the Museum of Antioquia and the Rafael Uribe Uribe Palace of Culture, is an outside park that displays 23 sculptures by Colombian artist Fernando Botero, who donated these and several other artworks for the museum's renovation in 2004.The plaza is located in an area of Medellí­n, Colombia known as the "Old Quarter".

Botero Plaza, surrounded by the Museum of Antioquia and the Rafael Uribe Uribe Palace of Culture, is an outside park that displays 23 sculptures by ...

Plaza Mayor Medellí­n Conventions and Exhibitions is the international convention and exhibition center of Medellí­n and is one of the most modern in Colombia, opening in 2006.It is located in the Alpujarra district and has 21 meeting rooms, space for 3000 people, and 280 parking spaces.Today, it houses major events such as Colombiatex and ColombiaModa, the country's most important annual fashion trade show.

Plaza Mayor Medellí­n Conventions and Exhibitions is the international convention and exhibition center of Medellí­n and is one of the most modern in Colombia, opening ...

The Pueblito Paisa is located on top of the hill nutibarra . It is a small ancient village that now concentrates several crafts shops and some snack bars. There is a square in the center and a small church in the background ! All very beautiful and maintained. The construction of the painting is very beautiful !!! From the top of to see the city of Medellin ... the trick is to not go too early and not late in the afternoon , because the mist covers the view. Well worth the visit !!!

The Pueblito Paisa is located on top of the hill nutibarra . It is a small ancient village that now concentrates several crafts shops and ...