Jardín Botánico de Medellín

The Jardín Botánico might feel like a surprising excursion, given all of the natural fauna all over Medellin. However, this is your place if you want to get a slice of all the region has to offer, along with a few fantastic birds. We came here in the morning and didn't realize you needed to show an ID to get access. I had my passport, but my wife only had a photo of her driver's license on her phone, but that was enough for the guard. Admission was free, and the park was relatively empty since it was early on a Friday. Situated in the northern part of the city, we took a cab as we were not near the Metro, but we did take it back to our hotel, and it was by far the more accessible (faster) of the two options. Once in the park, you are likely to avoid getting lost as avenues on all sides flank the park; sometimes, the city noise creeps in, sometimes not, depending on the time of day and which side of the park you are on. The trees, shrubs, and flowers are amazing, and the garden as a whole is super clean. There is an upscale restaurant, a small cafe, and clean public bathrooms if you get hungry. While there, we saw several fantastic birds, including a Crimson-backed Tanager and a Broad-winged Hawk, and numerous others I could not capture with my camera phone, but they were there. Next time, I will bring binoculars.

I spent 3 hours at the Jardin Botánico in Medellín. It was a Sunday afternoon and there was no wait for entry. A piece of ID is required for entry and surprisingly it was free of charge. The garden has a wide variety of beautiful tropical plants and many animals as well. There were many families enjoying their day off having picnics and strolls throughout. Dotted just off the paths there are a few cafes offering coffee and treats. If you are looking for something more substantial to eat they also have a larger sit down restaurant with a variety of dining options. Overall the park was very enjoyable, the variety of species is extraordinary, and almost all are labeled with latin and English names for learning. I'd recommend taking a relaxing walk and getting away from the hustle of the city and the noise.

The Jardín Botánico de Medellín is a beautiful and serene oasis in the heart of the city. With a diverse collection of plants and birds, it’s a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life. The Orchideorama was sadly closed (early jan 2025). Overall, it’s a lovely place to spend an morning, and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Medellín.

I feel judging this as a botanical garden it is a 2-3 star experience. But judging it as a city park it is fabulous (entrance is free-bring photo ID). Why such a low score for it's role as a botanical garden? It's just a large version of the same flora you see all over Medellin. It's lush and cute but also a bit disheveled. But since it's free? I think it's a fine way to spend an hour or two. In fact there are various groups of people having picnics or meet ups. It's got good vibes.

Very beautiful Botanical Garden, although small in size. It is very cozy and clean, there are beautiful trees and palms in the garden, free admission, you only need to have an ID

One of my favorite places to visit in Medellin. Excellent for walking, relaxing and picnic around the variety of trees and plants that you can find there. I love the pond and animals we can see there. Love the butterflies dome. Very well maintained!

Beautiful gardens w iguanas coming down trees and walking around if you're lucky. Free. Very relaxing way to spend a couple of peaceful hours amidst the hustle and bustle of downtown.

Must visit when visiting Medellin. Lots of different species of plants and even birds and butterflies. It will take about 1-2hr max when visiting the garden. You need an ID to get inside. Look at the map displayed around the garden for some significant plants and trees.