Arví Park, Medellín

Name: Arví Park
Address: Medellín, Colombia

#33 among attractions in Medellín

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Arví Park is both an ecological nature preserve and Pre-Hispanic archeological site on the eastern slopes of Aburrá Valley, in the northeast area of Medellín, Colombia. The park covers several other municipalities of Antioquia, including Envigado, Bello, and Copacabana. It covers 16,000 hectares, 1,760 of which are in the state of natural forests. And it is equipped with 54 miles of walkable trails. It is a major tourist attraction, known for its wildflowers, butterflies and trails. Activities include hiking, nature tours, cycling, and outdoor adventure sports. An outdoor food market is located next to the gondola station. The Piedras Blancas Ecological Hotel and its private reserve are adjacent to the park. ()

Local name: Parque ecoturístico Arví Elevation: 8002 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 6°15'56"N, 75°29'49"W

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Arví Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: San Pedro Cemetery Museum, Botanical Garden, Parque Explora, Museo de Antioquia.

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Museum, Specialty museum, Cemetery
San Pedro Cemetery Museum, Medellín
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Botanical garden, Park, Garden
Botanical Garden, Medellín
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4.7 miW
Museum, Science museum, Aquarium
Parque Explora, Medellín
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5 miW
1881 museum showcasing national artists
Museo de Antioquia, Medellín
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Museum, Art museum, Convention center
Rafael Uribe Uribe Palace of Culture, Medellín
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4.8 miW
Planetarium with earth and space exhibits
Planetarium of Medellín, Medellín
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5 miW
Park
Parque Berrío, Medellín
128 min walk • Berrío Park is an urban plaza located in the geographical heart of Medellín, Colombia. It is popular as a meeting place for local residents and as the main reference of the city for visitors, as there are several attractions nearby. The park is named after Pedro Justo Berrío, who was a conservative politician and governor of Antioquia.
5 miW
Church
Basilica of Our Lady of Candelaria, Medellín
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4.7 miW
Monumental cathedral made of brick
Metropolitan Cathedral of Medellín, Medellín
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4.7 miW
Park
Bolívar Park, Medellín
121 min walk • The Park of Bolívar or Bolívar Park, as it is popularly known, is an urban park in Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia. The park was inaugurated in 1892 and named in honor of the liberator Simón Bolívar.
5.3 miW
Park
Plaza Cisneros, Medellín
137 min walk • Plaza Cisneros, also known as Luces Park or Lights Park, is a plaza in Medellín, Colombia. It is named after the Cuban engineer Francisco Javier Cisneros, who led the construction of the Antioquia Railway.

Arví Park, Medellín

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Arví Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)