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The Orquideorama's giant hexagonal wooden canopy sheltering gardens at Jardín Botánico de Medellín
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Aranjuez (Zona Norte)

Jardín Botánico de Medellín

Free, leafy oasis with a wooden Orquideorama and resident iguanas

RelaxedFree free outdoors family metro birding

Medellín's botanical garden covers about 13 hectares of plant collections, a lake and trails, crowned by the Orquideorama, a striking wooden canopy that shelters orchids and events. Entry is free, and it sits next to Parque Explora and the Planetario.

Why we love it

  • Wander under the Orquideorama canopy
  • Spot iguanas and birds around the lake
  • Picnic or coffee among the trees

Enjoy it safely

A gated, well-kept public garden; use normal awareness on the short walk from Universidad Metro station.

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