Jardin Botanico de Medellin

Location:
Carrera 52 No. 73 -298
Medellín, Colombia

City Park

By Richard McColl

Considered the lungs of Medellin, the Jardin Botanico Joaquin Antonio Uribe is a delightful leafy and tranquil destination within the confines of the bustling city.

The verdant wealth contained within the garden's fourteen hectares ranges from a spectacular orchid - the country's national flower - collection to flora found all through Colombia's regions.

Aside from being a pleasant place to escape from the rigors of city life there is an emphasis here on ecology, education and entertainment. There is a strong environmental message pushed through environmental education with school visits being the norm. Researchers also regularly visit the garden's library.

Check listings as concerts are often performed in the garden.

Getting There
Catch the metro to the Universidad station and follow the signs.

Price Description: General Public - $2.00

Students - $1.00

Relative price: Very cheap

Open Hours from:9am

Open Hours to:5pm

Days Closed:Jan 1, May 1, Dec 25

Travel Skills: None

Nearby are the National University and the Planetarium.

Contact Information:
Phone: 574 444 5500
Fax: 574 571 8967
E-mail: comunicaciones(at)remove-this.jbotanicomedellin.org
URL: www.jbmed.org