The Jardín Botánico de Medellin (Medellin’s Botanical Garden) is a thriving green oasis in the heart of Medellín. This lush, colorful paradise is a quiet and tranquil refuge from the bustling city streets. Founded in 1972, this beautiful park was created in memory of one the country’s most respected naturalist, Joaquin Antonio Uribe.
Located next to the University of Antioquia, Explora Park, the Medellin Aquarium, and the Park of Wishes (Parque de los Deseos), it’s the perfect place to have a picnic or to relax on a busy day of sight seeing. The botanical garden features nine different zones including a tropical forest, a desert garden, and a butterfly habitat. Iguanas can be seen feasting on water lilies inside the lake habitat alongside turtles, ducks, and fish. The garden also boasts the architecturally stunning Orchid Pavillion (Orquideorama) for special events, an open-air amphitheater which hosts concerts, and a science and research center that is open to the public.
On the first Sunday of every month vendors and patrons alike flock to the Botanical Garden to take part in the Green Market. Beyond the food and crafts for sale, this organic market includes a free concert, yoga session, and a gardening workshop.
Learn more at http://www.botanicomedellin.org/index.php or email us at info@sucasacolombia.com
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