Experts' Choice Award Parque Arvi
What the experts agree on
Accessible by Metrocable from the city center, this sprawling nature reserve offers forest hiking trails, scenic lookout points, and canopy lines—a rare urban escape with genuine biodiversity just 15 minutes from downtown Medellin.
Fodor's "To the east of the city, reached by the Metrocable, lie some 4,200 acres of protected forest and parklands with attractions spread throughout." Full review
Frommer's "A 15-minute cable-car ride from Acevado metro station leads to the rural enclave of Santa Elena, where you’ll find Parque Arví, the country’s largest nature park." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Inside the boundaries of the 17.61-sq-km reserve are hiking trails running through the pine and eucalyptus forest and past lakes and lookout points, canopy lines, and a mariposario. " Full review
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Attractions are spread out so it's best to arrive early.
Rough Guide "After enjoying the view, explore the pre-Hispanic trails of Parque Arví ecological reserve, which looks lusher and lusher as the September rains ramp up. Don't miss visiting the reserve's..."
Rough Guide "Explore the reserve's trails, visit the Butterfly Garden and Orchidarium, and (weather permitting) picnic in picture-perfect surroundings"
Rough Guide "On clearer mornings, take the cable car up to Parque Arví for stunning views of the city and surrounding mountains. After taking in the view, spend time exploring Parque Arví. This large..."
Rough Guide "Take a cable car to Parque Arvi for stunning city views and surrounding mountains. Explore the park's trails and enjoy a picnic amidst nature."
Rough Guide "Take the Metrocable for epic views of the city and surrounding mountains. Don't forget to pack a picnic to enjoy in Parque Arví ecological nature reserve after you've enjoyed walking the..."
Rough Guide "Accessible via the cable car, the expansive Parque Arví ecological nature reserve is a picture-perfect place to hike and explore pre-Hispanic trails, and all the better in January when..."
Rough Guide "For panoramic views of the city and the surrounding mountains, take a ride on the MetroCable. Continue to Parque Arví, a large ecological nature reserve — the ideal place to hike, picnic,..."
