Jardín Botánico de Medellín
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This place is utterly amazing! Before coming to Colombia, I spent three weeks, traveling across Costa Rica, paying a fortune to enter national parks and this place has more incredible plants, flowers, trees and wildlife than a few places that cost more than $30 to enter... and it's completely free to enter! Well done Medellin! I can't rate this place highly enough. It's not very big, yet I spent hours here, wandering slowly, being amazed everywhere I went. It's a real work of art and I'd like to congratulate all involved in it's production and upkeep. There are plans and flowers here that I didn't see in a number of primary and secondary rainforests and beautiful tropical gardens in Costa Rica. And then there are many types of butterflies and small birds here too. And enormous iguanas, slowly waddling around, enjoying snacking on the grass and fallen mangos under the mango trees. There are also tortoises, turtles, squirrels, and a range of ducks and ducklings. It's a really peaceful place to be and many people sit around under the trees, or on the many provided benches, relaxing, or eating lunch. It's hard to believe that it's in the middle of a really busy city, although the traffic can still be heard from time to time. It's a great place to spend a quiet morning or afternoon. Again, a really great job, Medellin. There's also a butterfly enclosure, which you have to buy a ticket to enter. I didn't have time, so I can't tell you the price, but I'm sure it's not too much. It seems as though the sessions are 20 minutes each, so you have to be patient and wait until the previous one is over before you can enter. You can buy your tickets at the main entrance. There's also a restaurant and a separate cafe there too, or you can just bring your own food and drinks. I also saw a number of smaller vendors, selling overpriced (luxury) ice cream (whatever that is), so you won't go hungry if you have some cash. One thing that I noticed when I left is that I had been bitten several times by some mysterious insect(s), so I would recommend that you wear some insect repellent when you visit. And the final tip is to make sure you have plenty of space on your camera or smart phone, because you'll most likely want to take loads of photos when you're there, as you can see I did... and I've only shared some of the photos and videos that I took. 😂😅
Hidden FindingsHidden Findings
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Astonishing in scope and depth of care, the sometimes nearly-frightening yet strangely comforting density of the habitat, not only for flora but a vast array of fauna, is a municipal and national—if not global—treasure. The Jardin is hypnotic not only for the density of oxygen within its various climes, but the extraordinary architectural work, notably of the 65' Orchideorama, can be dizzying. I had the great fortune, honor and privilege to be there for Florecer: Orquideas, Naturaleza y Tradiciones display during the citywide Fierá de los Flores. Overwhelming was the word that kept coming to mind. I look forward to returning frequently to have a picnic at the pond and to buy some of the great plants and planting supplies available. There was a T-shirt I definitely would like to have when they get it back in a Small size. I was concerned the place might be mobbed as the queue to enter was long and crowded. but inside the crowds were comfortable and spaced out. A tribute to the civil engineering and enormity of this most beautiful of parks.
BillyBilly
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A great place to visit during a beautiful day in Medellín. The botanical garden is super easy to get to on the metro, simple get off at the "universidad" metro, and cross the street. It's free for everyone to enter and enjoy, but you'll need to show an ID and answer a few simple questions (age, nationality, etc) for their research purposes. There are some relaxing trails to walk, plants to see, have a slice of cake and relax, etc. We like to visit here for a casual, relaxing stroll. There is a butterfly exhibit inside, which you'll have to pay a nominal fee to enter. They have a snack bar with drinks, snacks, and related items. You'll find ice cream vendors, people selling bags of food to feed the birds, and more. We always stop by the entrance for a delicious double bon-ice. 😋 A must have. There is a small mall across the street, which has places to enjoy lunch. You can definitely bring children, and it's flat. If you have mobility issues, this is fairly easy to navigate. There are free bathrooms inside as well.
Seth “Tater Salad”Seth “Tater Salad”
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Take away all the people and I loved the park itself. The plants and animals are beautiful. What I did not like was the disrespect that people have for the wildlife (poking iguanas with sticks, kicking them off their blankets, and freaking out when the iguanas came up to their picnics to inspect while refusing to move their stuff to a different location away from the iguanas.) God forbid an iguana that lives there comes up to you during your picnic and ruins the short time that you are there. Really reinforced my lack of faith in humanity. Another depressing thing was watching a guy pluck flowers in the butterfly sanctuary (there are literally only so many flowers the butterflies can drink nectar from in there) and miserably fail at trying to get a single butterfly to land on him. If you're that person and you are reading this, you are the problem in this world. Not everything is about you. You are the last person a butterfly would land on. Respect animals.
Jacob PareJacob Pare
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After visiting the Jardin Botánico de Medellin, I found it to be a beautiful botanical garden with lush greenery and vibrant flora. However, coming from Montreal and having explored botanical gardens in many cities, I believe there's room for improvement to make it even more captivating. But it’s a must visit ofcourse if you’re coming to visit Medellín :) While the garden boasts a lovely collection of plants, I felt that it could offer a more diverse range of species to explore. Additionally, incorporating interactive exhibits or educational programs would enhance the visitor experience and make the garden more engaging for all ages. Overall, the Jardin Botánico de Medellin is a pleasant place to spend time in nature, but with some enhancements, it has the potential to become an even more compelling destination for botanical enthusiasts and casual visitors alike
Nasser Al DandashiNasser Al Dandashi
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It was ok... we were here for 2 hours and paid $6.000 Colombian Pesos for parking. The entrance is free. The gardens were somewhat closed because they had a concert with JBalvin and they were taking down the stage, so not much to see. They have a very nice restaurant you can have dinner... or there are smaller areas where you can have ice cream, coffee or eat an decent meal. They also have train wagon were they sell hamburgers and fries. There are GIGANTIC iguanas with beautiful colors. Bought some stuff from their gift shop... I am rating it 3 stars because they had a huge area closed and was not even able to see much. I have not been here in years ( I now live in USA) and thought it would be nice to re-visit this very popular place for tourists. Other than that I recommend you go and take pictures. Enjoy!
Gladys RuizGladys Ruiz
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Cl. 73 #51D-14, Aranjuez, Medellín, Aranjuez, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia
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The Joaquin Antonio Uribe Botanical Garden of Medellín, more simply known as the Botanical Garden of Medellín, is a 14-hectare botanical garden in Medellín, Colombia. The botanical garden has 4,500 flowers and 139 recorded bird species.
attractions: Parque Explora, Parque Norte, Parque de los Deseos, Centro Comercial Aventura, Centro Comercial Bosque Plaza, Aquarium Medellin, Orquideorama Jardín Botánico, Moravia Cultural Center, El Calvario Park, University of Antioquia Museum, restaurants: Restaurante IN SITU, Bantú Bar, Mi Arepa Leon XIII, Frisby Aventura, Pescados del negro, El Timbalero Salsa -Bar, Juan Valdez Café • CC Aventura, El Mezzon De La 55, All Bar, Las arepitas de Hugo
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