Barefoot Park, Medellín

Name: Barefoot Park
Address: Cr 58 & Calle 42A, Medellín, Colombia

#11 among attractions in Medellín

Park, Relax in park, Top attraction

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Barefoot Park is a zen-inspired public park in Medellín, Colombia. The park was funded by EPM and designed by architect Felipe Uribe de Bedout. The park includes a green area with gardens and bamboo, a sand area, and an area with water fountains. As suggested by its name, the park is playful in nature. Children and adults are encouraged to play in the park barefoot. ()

Local name: Parque de los Pies Descalzos Created: 2000Elevation: 4826 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 6°14'41"N, 75°34'37"W

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Cr 58 & Calle 42ALa Candelaria (La Alpujarra)Medellín Colombia

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

Nearby attractions include: Cerro Nutibara, Estadio Atanasio Girardot, Museo de Antioquia, Rafael Uribe Uribe Palace of Culture.

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~270 ftE
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0.7 miSW
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Nutibara sculpture park, Medellín
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0.8 miNE
Church
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1.1 miNE
Monumental cathedral made of brick
Metropolitan Cathedral of Medellín, Medellín
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~620 ftS
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Teatro Metropolitano, Medellín
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Park
Bolívar Park, Medellín
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Barefoot Park open?

Barefoot Park is open:

Monday 7:30 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 7:30 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 7:30 am - 5 pm
Thursday 7:30 am - 5 pm
Friday 7:30 am - 5 pm
Saturday 7:30 am - 5 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Barefoot Park?

Nearby attractions include Interactive Museum EPM, Medellín (2 min walk), Plaza Mayor, Medellín (3 min walk), Teatro Metropolitano, Medellín (3 min walk), Plaza Cisneros, Medellín (9 min walk).

How to get to Barefoot Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Barefoot Park:

Bus

Plaza Mayor (4 min walk)
Cisneros (12 min walk)

Metro

Suramericana • Lines: B (18 min walk)
Estadio • Lines: B (26 min walk)