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Jardín Botánico de Medellín Joaquín Antonio Uribe
Roughly 13-14 hectare botanical garden with a lake, herbarium, butterfly enclosure, tropical forest and palm garden. The Orquideorama timber structure is its signature feature, and on-site cafes and a restaurant make it a half-day stop.
- Orquideorama
- Butterfly house
- Tropical forest and palm garden
- On-site cafes and restaurant
Why we listed it
Listed by Lonely Planet: 14 hectares, lake, herbarium, butterfly enclosure, Orquideorama. Listed by Medellín CVB: 13 hectares, 2,000+ trees, Tropical Forest, Palm Garden, Butterfly House, Orquideorama, cafes, Universidad station.
Last checked: 2 Oct 2026
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Listed by Lonely Planet: science museum, aquarium, reptile enclosure, adjoining planetarium, address Carrera 52 No 73-75, phone +57 4 516 8300. Listed by Medellín CVB: Universidad station access, large freshwater aquarium, neighbouring Botanical Garden and Parque de los Deseos.
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Listed by Medellín CVB: Museum description (opened 1973, official museum 2002), address, tango performances last Friday of each month 6-9pm.
Last checked: 2 Oct 2026Source: Medellín CVB
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