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Botanical Garden of MedellÕn

The botanical gardens are home to more to a wide variety of flowers and an ideal picnic spot. The botanical gardens are vast acres of green space located near the Universidad metro station. Home to more than 4500 species of flowers, the garden includes a butterfly house, a library and a cactus garden. The garden makes a perfect place to escape from the hustle of city and spend few hours relaxing in nature's lap. The key attraction here is an important collection of Orchids in a space called as Orchidarium. You can also visit Parque Explora, an interactive science museum located nearby. Read More

MedellÕn walking tour

A knowledgeable tour to downtown El Centro offered by local tour guides. Walk through the streets of downtown El Centro as a local tour guide tells you the stories and legends associated with city. These tours lasting 4 hours are free to attend, the guides expect to be tipped at the end as a payment. The tours take place in morning and afternoon from Monday to Saturday and booking must be made online, two days in advance prior to the tour. The walks are highly recommended for those who like knowing more than what is visible to eyes. Read More

Metrocable is a cable car transport system connecting hillside to the metro rail network. Line J connects to a natural reserve known as Parque Arvi. Metrocable is one of MedellÕn's most efficient and innovative projects, built as a complementary service to metro, the cable cars connected the poorer communities on hill side to the city and have revolutionised transportation by drastically reducing the travel time. Metrocables have become a sought after activity for tourists, offering a wonderful vista of the city. Line J has been constructed as an exclusive tourist line connecting to Arvi park, an ecological nature preserve worth exploring. One can choose from activities such as hiking trails, nature tours, cycling and adventure sports offered here. Read More

The museum of Antioquia is an art museum located in Plaza Botero and one of Colombia's most famous museums. Occupying a place in every art lover's bucket list, Plaza Botero is MedellÕn's most famous tourist attraction and its pride. Located near Parque Berrio metro station, the plaza is home to 'larger than life' size figures of the famous Colombian sculptor artist Fernando Botero. After admiring the sculptures head to Antioquia museum facing the plaza, where you will find a larger selection of Botero's works and variety of painting. The museum also houses the works of Pedro Nel Gomez, and displays Colombian art through the ages. Read More

Pablo Escobar tours are visit to places associated with the drug lord Pablo Escobar and have become increasingly popular amongst tourists. When most people hear about MedellÕn, there is only one name which come to mind - 'Pablo Esobar', the drug lord who controlled eighty percent of global cocaine market. Curiosity amongst tourists about Pablo's life has given rise to Escobar tours. The tours taking half a day include visit to his grave, the house where he was caught and the house bombed by Cali cartel in an assassination attempt. Read More