Medellin Botanical Garden Tours and Tickets

Q: How much does it cost to visit the Medellin Botanical Garden in 2026?

It is free to visit the Medellin Botanical Garden, although there are fees to enter the butterfly house (8,000 Colombian pesos) and for the Prehistoric Plant Trail (5,000 pesos). A variety of city tours also include a stop at the garden, with prices starting from US$25 for half-day walking tours or US$125 for private tours.

Q: How do you get to the Medellin Botanical Garden?

There are several ways to reach the Medellin Botanical Garden, depending on your starting point and plans. The metro station Universidad connects directly to the garden’s entrance and is served by Line A. Alternatively, many private city tours include round-trip transportation and a driver. Many buses stop close to the garden, including lines 022, 023, 286, 300, 006, and M17.

Q: What can you see at the Medellin Botanical Garden?

The Medellin Botanical Garden spans 34 acres (14 hectares) and includes a butterfly house, exhibition areas, the Orchideorama, a cactus garden, a lily pond, and a library. The garden is home to a population of iguanas often spotted on pathways and hanging out near the banks of the garden’s lake, as well as over 100 bird species.

Q: Are guided tours available at the Medellin Botanical Garden?

Yes, guided tours of the Medellin Botanical Garden are available; tours are free and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Tour times can vary, although they typically take place once on weekdays and twice on weekends—check the garden’s website for the latest schedule. The green space is also a popular stop on Medellin city tours, along with other local highlights.

Q: What’s the best time of year to visit the Medellin Botanical Garden?

The Medellin Botanical Garden is truly a year-round attraction, with beautiful foliage no matter when you plan your trip. Among the best times to visit is to attend Florecer: Orquideas, Naturaleza y Tradiciones, an annual orchid festival that typically takes place within the garden in early August.

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Botanical Garden and Arvi Park Private or Shared Tour

If you want to get to know Medellín's most appreciated natural treasures, set aside 6 hours of your time with us and let us take you to two unique places. On this tour of the Botanical Garden and Arví Park, you will enjoy the best contrasts between the city and nature, as well as spectacular views and a lot of learning about why these parks are so important to the city of eternal spring. Historical landmarks in downtown Medellín, given by our guide A worth-visiting guided tour inside the Botanical Garden Metrocable’s best sights from the heights Explore the nature trails in Arví Park Local experiences along the tour

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The North Side - Medellín Downtown Experience

Experience the most popular and hidden attractions the city has to offer on this walking tour of the North Side. Learn about the history and culture of the city by visiting popular tourist destinations. Gain insider knowledge when you visit the hidden gems throughout the city. This carefully curated experience balances the well-known and the lesser-known to give you a unique taste of the city.

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Capture the Magic of Medellin : Professional Photo Tour Experience the City, Leave with the Memories. Skip the selfie sticks and immerse yourself in the transformation of Medellin. From the raw energy of Comuna 13 and the lush tropical streets of El Poblado to the authentic charm of Laureles and the iconic Botero sculptures, I’ll capture your best angles against the city’s most stunning backdrops. Why this experience? Custom Vibes : Choose your scene—Urban Street Art, Botanical Greenery, or Historical Architecture. More than Photos : I’ll share local history and point out the city’s best "hidden gem" coffee spots as we walk. Professional Quality : Say goodbye to blurry travel photos. Get a high-end, edited gallery that tells your unique story. Fast Turnaround : Receive your high-resolution digital photos within 48 hours. Stop worrying about the camera and start living the moment. Let’s create something beautiful.

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Private City Tour of Medellin

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Experience the main historical hot spots of Medellin with incredible vistas on this 4 to 5 hours tour! Learn about our past visiting the Memory Museum and feel the vibe in Downtown as your professional guide takes you to various locations in a new, comfortable vehicle, on the metro, metro cable (aerial cable car), and on foot! Delight your eyes with breathtaking panoramic views of the city from the top of the mountain summit and Santo Domingo Savio lookout point. The memory Museum will open your eyes to learn more about our pass in order to understand the transformation of the city. There is a tour upgrade option for guests that would like to go to the top of the summit and beyond to Arvi Park. This is a private tour with a professional, certified tour guide for you and your party only.

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Medellin Historical City Tour

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This is more than a traditional tour. It is a sensory experience that connects you to the soul of Medellin through coffee, culture and its most resilient neighborhoods. Walk through streets full of urban art, sample specialty coffee prepared by local baristas and discover inspiring stories. We share flavors, knowledge and realities in a city that transforms from within. You will learn about the metro, the history of coffee, the social dynamics of the communes and the strength of their communities. We will guide you with respect, authenticity and warmth. Ideal for conscious travelers seeking meaningful and memorable human experiences. Medellin is not only observed: it is heard, tasted and felt. Come live it with all the senses, from its roots to its deepest aroma.

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Metro with transport: Botero´s, Botanic Garden and Santo Domingo

Take a cultural tour of Medellín and navigate the city like a local on a guided Medellín Metro outing. Set out aboard public transit to see some of Medellín’s most unique sights and neighborhoods. Spend some time wandering among the city's botanical gardens and lively Botero Plaza, and ride on one of South America's oldest cable car systems to Santo Domingo Savio Library. The cable car is actually part of the metro system and its ariel views of the Medellín valley are unbeatable.

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Medellín Highlights: with local guide and transfers from hotel

Get a quick overview of Colombia’s City of Eternal Spring on a 4-hour sightseeing tour. The half-day excursion is perfect for travelers who want to see the best of Medellin without getting worn out. There’s something for everyone to enjoy with visits to the Metropolitan Cathedral, Desires Park, Botanical Garden, and Bare Feet Park. Convenient end-to-end transportation beginning at your hotel ensures that your well-rounded adventure is comfortable and stress-free.

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Best Full Day Private Medellin City Tour and Botero´s Plaza

Discover all that Medellín has to offer during this comprehensive 8-hour exploration of the city’s top sights. During the course of your full-day trip you’ll visit notable attractions including Botero Plaza, the nature reserve of Arví Park, a replica of a traditional Colombian village at ‘Pueblito Paisa’ (Little Town), Barefoot Park, the Park of Lights, Medellín’s innovative Metro, the Botanical Garden, the urban escalator in the former slum of Comuna 13 and the outlying areas of Sabaneta and Envigado. Your Medellín excursion also covers admission fees, all activities, a driver-guide and round-trip hotel transport.

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Enhance your experience of prosperous Colombian city, Medellin, on a full-day sightseeing tour including lunch. Alongside a guide, you’ll visit landmarks like Pueblito Paisa — a replica of a quaint Colombian village in the heart of the city — and admire sculptures by iconic artist, Fernando Botero, in Plaza Botero. After a traditional Colombian lunch, you’ll board the metro and ascend to dizzying heights in a cable car while gaining fascinating insight into the alternative face of Medellin. Round-trip transport from your Medellin hotel is included.

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City Tour Medellin and Graffiti Tour Commune 13 - ALL INCLUSIVE - PRIVATE !!!

Medellin has become one of the most visited places by tourists in Colombia due to the great diversity of beautiful activities that the city has and that make it especially cozy. This tour, approximately 8 hours, allows visitors to know the most emblematic areas of the city center: Plaza Botero, Parque de las Luces, Ayacucho Tram, Alpujarra, among others. There is also a tour of the Commune 13 which is located west of the city. This area has been transformed in recent years thanks to the appropriation of culture by its residents. That is why, in one of the greatest cultural expressions Graffiti has been painted on its walls that invite peace and reconciliation. These artistic expressions are part of the well-known Graffiti Tour. Finally, there is a visit to Pueblito Paisa, where visitors can appreciate the representation of a typical town of Antioquia

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Botanical Garden and Arvi Park Private or Shared Tour

Mattias_K, Feb 2026

Park and Park and then some - amazing scenery

This was a very scenic and beautiful tour. Andres first picked us up from our AirBNB and then took us to the botanical gardens in Medellin. We enjoyed the biodiversity there and the peaceful atmosphere. The rubber tree and the turtle lake was really enjoyed by my 4 yearold neice. After we took the cablecar to Arvi park which provided some excitement as well. Amazing to see Medellin from high up, a really beautiful city. The park was at almost 2500 meter above sea level, so it was cool. We started with a lunch of local paisa cuisine and set off through the woods. The vegetation at this altitude was really different than the botanical garden. Here we saw pine, moss, and a large bird of unknown variety. Maybe owl, but that would be strange in day time. We found a tranquil place next to a system of waterfalls to relax. My neice played in the wood playhouse. Thanks to the flexibility of Andres, we also went to see the local silletas maker and his flower garden. Unfortunately, we were too early in the year but still an interesting experience. Andres, if you read this. THANK YOU. It was a long day, we very much appreciate you giving us memories to last a life time.

Botanical Garden and Arvi Park Private or Shared Tour

Raisa_A, May 2025

Lovely trip

Wonderful trip. The description should include more information though. The park is a hike. We had a lovely time. A very peaceful trip. Our guide was very knowledgeable. It would be nice if the tour included food or had an option to or even time to stop to just buy it on our own. Recommend bringing snacks.

Botanical Garden and Arvi Park Private or Shared Tour

Matthew_S, Feb 2025

Highly recommend to explore the area

We wanted a private tour to relax and enjoy the Parque Arvi and this didn’t disappoint. Our tour guide Sofi was so friendly and knowledgeable, even catering to what we wanted to learn-the history of the Botanical Garden and the culture around Parque Arvi. Would definitely recommend!

Botanical Garden and Arvi Park Private or Shared Tour

Daniel_L, Nov 2024

Appreciating the beauty of nature

Our guide, Wilder, has a personal connection with parques Arvi. That connection was reflected through his energy and made the experience even more special for us.

Botanical Garden and Arvi Park Private or Shared Tour

Claudia_S, May 2024

Botanical Garden and Arvi Park Tour

Our tour guide, Artur was fun, knowledgeable and was good at bringing us around the city using public transportation, Metro and MetroCable. It was a great experience, saw a few humming birds at the Botanical Garden and decided next time we go to Medellin we want to spend a whole day at Arvi Park.