Medellín Botanical Garden & Arví Park Day Tour — Metrocable, Trails, City Views
Difficulty
easy
Duration
6 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves short to moderate walks on mostly groomed trails with some elevation change on forest paths.
Overview
Spend six hours moving between Medellín’s cultivated botanical beds and the forested trails of Arví Park. Ride the Metrocable for high-angle city views, learn urban conservation stories, and walk easy trails through protected cloud forest.
Medellín Botanical Garden & Arví Park Day Tour — Metrocable, Trails, City Views
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You step out of the car and the city exhales. Traffic hums a few blocks away; here, the air smells of damp soil and flowering orchids. The guide waves you toward a glasshouse glinting under the highland sun—the Botanical Garden Joaquín Antonio Uribe is the day's first passport, a curated slice of Antioquia's biodiversity where hummingbirds dart like punctuation and palms lift their fronds over paved paths.
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Adventure Tips
Start early to avoid crowds
Mornings are cooler and quieter at both the garden and Arví Park, and wildlife activity is higher—aim for the earliest pickup available.
Bring a lightweight rain layer
Weather in the Aburrá Valley can shift quickly; a packable shell keeps you comfortable on muddy trails and in sudden showers.
Cash for local stalls
Small vendors in Arví and market stands may not accept cards—carry small Colombian pesos for snacks and crafts.
Wear grippy footwear
Trails are generally easy but can be slippery after rain; trail shoes or sneakers with good traction are recommended.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Hummingbirds (multiple species around the botanical garden)
- Andean tody and various tanagers in Arví Park
History
The Metrocable was introduced as a mobility solution to connect hillside communities to the metro, reshaping social and economic access across Medellín.
Conservation
Arví is managed as a protected ecotourism reserve with reforestation and native species programs; visitors are encouraged to stay on trails and minimize waste.
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Recommended Gear
Sturdy trail shoes or sneakers
Provide traction on roots and muddy sections in Arví Park.
Light rain jacket
Keeps you dry during sudden showers common in the valley.
winter specific
Reusable water bottle
Hydration is key during walking segments and while waiting at viewpoints.
summer specific
Compact binoculars or camera
Useful for birdwatching and capturing distant city-and-forest panoramas.
spring specific