Arví Park is located in Medellín, is a tourist destination much visited by nationals and foreigners who see in this protective forest reserve the possibility of ecotourism and know the diversity of species of fauna and flora of Colombia.
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How to get to Arví Park, Medellín?
The preferred route of travelers and the most recommended is using the famous Metrocable of Medellin. To get to Arví Park, you must first go to Acevedo Metro Station, there you must take Metrocable Line K to Santo Domingo Station and then take Arví Cable L Line.
You can also get there by public transportation by taking a Transcoop bus from the El Tambo in Route 42 with 50 Street, just in front of the Institución Universitaria Escolme, these buses offer the service to Arví Park.
Geography and climate in Medellín
In Arví Park you will experience a temperature of approximately 15°C, it is recommended to wear cold weather clothing, a warm jacket and in the best case, a raincoat. In the same way, wear comfortable shoes for the walk that are not made of cloth. Take sunscreen, because sometimes there can be a lot of sun. Don’t forget your insect repellent.
What to do in Arví Park, Medellín?
Arví Park is home to many species of trees that are cared for and protected there. It is an excellent ecotourism destination in which the main attraction is the ecological walk through 54 kilometers of trails in which you will travel part of the 16,000 hectares totally full of nature and ecological wealth.
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This tourist destination offers different experiences, you can have picnics in the middle of the trees, a family plan or a romantic experience that will allow you to rest and be calm breathing pure air.
Bicycle lovers will be able to do a guided tour along the paths set up for this practice, the park has a rental service of mechanical and assisted bicycles, the tours last 2 or 3 hours according to the bicycle you choose and have a medium difficulty.
You can also contribute to the world by planting a tree or reintroducing an anthurium in the middle of the forest.
Bird watching is another favorite plan of visitors, who can see a variety of birds that inhabit the park.
Arví Park is an encounter with nature and all its wonders. It is a place to rest and enter into relaxation, an excellent tourist destination to get out of the routine and stress of the city.
Gastronomy in Arví Park
In Arví Park you will find restaurant and coffee shops, it is important that you bring enough hydration for the tour. In the restaurant you will be able to taste all the traditional dishes of Medellín, such as the famous bandeja paisa.
Overnight in Santa Helena
In the interior of the Arví park you will not find lodging, however, in the town of Santa Elena you will find hotels certified for their good environmental practices. Near the park you will have the opportunity to camp at the Hotel Piedras Blancas.
Price list
“Entrance to the Park is free of charge. If you wish to walk along a trail accompanied by one of our Tourist Guides or Informers, you must pay only the value of the tour in the Arví Store located in the Interpretation Center, adjacent to the Arví Cable’s arrival plaza; which have a value of $6,000 or $10,000 pesos, depending on the trail to be done. Children under 10 years of age should not pay the fare” (Taken from the park’s website https://parquearvi.org in May 2019).
