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Parque Explora
Interactive science museum with hands-on exhibits, a large freshwater aquarium and a reptile area, plus an adjoining planetarium. Neighbours the Botanical Garden and Parque de los Deseos, so easy to combine in one day.
- Freshwater aquarium
- Interactive exhibits
- Adjacent planetarium
- Exit of Universidad metro station leads to the park
Why we listed it
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.
Last checked: 2 Oct 2026
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Why we listed it
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