Medellín Santa Elena Silleteros & Arví Park: Full-Day Flowers and Farm Tour

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Difficulty

moderate

Duration

8 hours

Fitness Level

Able to walk 3–6 km on uneven trails and ascend short stair sections; comfortable with several hours on your feet.

Overview

Ride the metrocable into Arví Park, meet a traditional silletera family, and stroll forest trails and the farmers’ market on this eight-hour cultural and nature tour. History, views and a Paisa lunch make this a hands-on introduction to Medellín’s flower heritage.

Medellín Santa Elena Silleteros & Arví Park: Full-Day Flowers and Farm Tour

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Date

Thu, Nov 6

Travelers

You step into the gondola and the city slips away beneath a ribbon of houses and eucalyptus. The metrocable hums, then eases into the forest; branches reach up as if to check who’s passing. By the time the car docks at Arví Park the air has cooled—scent of wet earth, crushed grass and cut flowers—and the landscape reads like a different country from downtown Medellín.

Adventure Photos

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Adventure Tips

Bring grippy shoes

Trails in Arví are natural dirt with roots and steps—sturdy walking shoes will save your ankles and keep you comfortable.

Layer for quick weather shifts

Mountain weather changes fast—pack a lightweight rain shell and a warm midlayer for morning cable-car rides.

Hydrate and pace yourself

Altitude around 1,800–2,200 m can make walking feel harder—drink water and take breaks on ascents.

Respect the farm

Ask before photographing people or picking flowers—these are working family farms and cultural practices.

Local Insights

Wildlife

hummingbirds
Andean tanager and small forest birds

History

The silletero tradition began as a practical method for mountain farmers to transport flowers; over time it became a cultural emblem formalized during Medellín’s Feria de las Flores.

Conservation

Parque Arví is a protected ecological reserve managed jointly with local communities—stick to trails, pack out waste, and consider buying local goods to support conservation-minded livelihoods.