Jardín Botánico de Medellín

The Jardín Botánico Joaquín Antonio Uribe is a green space in the middle of the city, for walking and getting away from the noise. It has more than 1,200 plant species.

What to see

• The Orquideorama, the garden's best-known structure, with orchids and bromeliads. It hosts the “Orchids, Birds and Flowers” exhibition.
• The butterfly house, devoted to butterfly conservation.
• The tropical forests and the palm garden, for walking and seeing plants and wildlife.
• The Laguna Francisco José de Caldas, a wetland with birds and turtles.

It's close to Universidad metro station. Entry is usually free, except during special events. There are guided tours in Spanish and English and a restaurant inside.

What to see

• Walking, reading and resting in the green areas, for free.
• Low-impact activities like jogging, yoga and tai chi.
• The garden's educational and cultural programming.

Getting there

• Metro: Universidad station (Line A); it connects to the garden's entrance building (Jardín Botánico).
• Taxi: it can stop near the pedestrian entrance at Carrera 52 and Calle 73 (Jardín Botánico).
• Car: public parking lot with about 120 spaces on Carrera 52 (Carabobo) (Jardín Botánico).

Tips

• Entry is usually free, except during special events.
• There are guided tours in Spanish and English.
• Some days it closes or requires a ticket because of city events (for example, in August and September); check the closure dates on the website.
• You have to show ID when you go in.
• Pets aren't allowed, except guide animals or certified emotional support animals.
• Non-commercial social photo shoots require a permit requested through a form.
• There's bike parking with a daily fee.