Experts' Choice Award Jardin Botanico de Medellin
What the experts agree on
A lush, free-to-explore green escape in central Medellín, spanning roughly 14 hectares with 600+ plant species, a lake, herbarium, and butterfly enclosure—plus striking architectural design.
“The botanical gardens span about 33 acres and have more than 600 plant species, including heliconias, zamias, and azaleas.”
– Fodor's
Frommer's "Medellin’s Botanical Garden contains almost 40 acres of parkland dedicated to orchids, plants, and botany right in the center of the city." Full review
Lonely Planet "One of Medellín's nicest green spaces, the botanic gardens cover 14 hectares, showcase 600 species of trees and plants, and include a lake, a herbarium and a butterfly enclosure." Full review
Frommer's "Named after Colombia’s famed writer and botanist, Medellín’s botanical garden has attained international kudos for its sublime architecture and outstanding conservation credentials." Full review
Rough Guide
