The best botanical garden I’ve ever been to! It’s huge and way less commercial than what I see in America. The tickets were free (Jan 2022) and people are able to run through the park. There’s also a super fun butterfly garden for just a few dollars! It was so cool. Definitely one of the highlights of the visit (so it’s worth it)! I could’ve spent more than a day here because of how many beautiful species of plants are in here. There’s also a restaurant in here that’s apparently highly regarded. I wish I could’ve gone but we were in a crunch for time.

It's always a good place in the city that you can visit for free. It's the big green spot inside a crowded city. Here you can eat at the restaurant, drink coffee, bring your own food and make picnics, take nice pictures...Also you can pay for the guided tours inside the place.

This is heaven to me! A huge, evergreen, tropical garden, divided in several sections based on the types of plants. There is a lake where iguanas can cross your path anytime. You can observe many interesting birds as well. The entry is free of charge, but you need to buy tickets for the house of butterflies if you want to visit, which I recommend. The botanical garden is smoke free also. I could visit this garden often and spend many hours in there without ever getting tired or bored.

Worth spending a few hours here! So lush and green, and the restaurant located in the gardens was a fantastic spot for lunch

A great place to visit during a beautiful day in Medellín. The botanical garden is super easy to get to on the metro, simple get off at the "universidad" metro, and cross the street. It's free for everyone to enter and enjoy, but you'll need to show an ID and answer a few simple questions (age, nationality, etc) for their research purposes. There are some relaxing trails to walk, plants to see, have a slice of cake and relax, etc. We like to visit here for a casual, relaxing stroll. There is a butterfly exhibit inside, which you'll have to pay a nominal fee to enter. They have a snack bar with drinks, snacks, and related items. You'll find ice cream vendors, people selling bags of food to feed the birds, and more. We always stop by the entrance for a delicious double bon-ice. 😋 A must have. There is a small mall across the street, which has places to enjoy lunch. You can definitely bring children, and it's flat. If you have mobility issues, this is fairly easy to navigate. There are free bathrooms inside as well.

Great place to walk once you get inside park. Beautiful views and plants.

This place is utterly amazing! Before coming to Colombia, I spent three weeks, traveling across Costa Rica, paying a fortune to enter national parks and this place has more incredible plants, flowers, trees and wildlife than a few places that cost more than $30 to enter... and it's completely free to enter! Well done Medellin! I can't rate this place highly enough. It's not very big, yet I spent hours here, wandering slowly, being amazed everywhere I went. It's a real work of art and I'd like to congratulate all involved in it's production and upkeep. There are plans and flowers here that I didn't see in a number of primary and secondary rainforests and beautiful tropical gardens in Costa Rica. And then there are many types of butterflies and small birds here too. And enormous iguanas, slowly waddling around, enjoying snacking on the grass and fallen mangos under the mango trees. There are also tortoises, turtles, squirrels, and a range of ducks and ducklings. It's a really peaceful place to be and many people sit around under the trees, or on the many provided benches, relaxing, or eating lunch. It's hard to believe that it's in the middle of a really busy city, although the traffic can still be heard from time to time. It's a great place to spend a quiet morning or afternoon. Again, a really great job, Medellin. There's also a butterfly enclosure, which you have to buy a ticket to enter. I didn't have time, so I can't tell you the price, but I'm sure it's not too much. It seems as though the sessions are 20 minutes each, so you have to be patient and wait until the previous one is over before you can enter. You can buy your tickets at the main entrance. There's also a restaurant and a separate cafe there too, or you can just bring your own food and drinks. I also saw a number of smaller vendors, selling overpriced (luxury) ice cream (whatever that is), so you won't go hungry if you have some cash. One thing that I noticed when I left is that I had been bitten several times by some mysterious insect(s), so I would recommend that you wear some insect repellent when you visit. And the final tip is to make sure you have plenty of space on your camera or smart phone, because you'll most likely want to take loads of photos when you're there, as you can see I did... and I've only shared some of the photos and videos that I took. 😂😅

Is a quiet place,free entrance,it has an orchidarium (orchids just in a specific time of year)it has a butterfly garden,(entrance buying ticket),it has a restaurant (not too good but fancy)it has flora and fauna,I could saw squirrels, turtles,fishes and an iguana. There were girls taking photos for your graduation as well as religious ritulas, flashes are annoying not just for fauna.So it will be great if people which works there help with that Sometimes there are events that occur and in consequence the place could be closed. So check the webpage before get there. You have to do a line and give them several personal information before get in.

Very beautiful and big.... if you like nature and walking it's great. Bring your ID. It is free. They have 2 restaurants inside. Also a butterfly 🦋 exhibit.

It's a really nice park to have a walk. There is no entrance fee therefore is gret to spend the day there. It is not a botanical garden at it finest because there are not many different flowers but different kind of plants and trees and nice animals like iguanas and ducks. The maps are not that clear and it's a bit difficult to orientate.

Nice botanical garden, we enjoyed walking around it. The butterfly house was nice and the price of 4.000$ per person is okay.

Awesome garden in the middle of the city. The A line metro will drop you off right next to it at the University Station. Eventhough it's a garden, it's really just more jungle with a library, a lake, a butterfly aviary (closed when I went in early August 2023). Also, they have a big Orchid show in the first week of August (at least they did this year). Large Iguanas, parrots, and ducks are around. Lots of food if you go in a big event. Currently 22,000 pesos for general admission.

First of all, it's amazing that the entry is free of charge. The garden is perfect for a long stay or walk, a lot of shadows provide protection from the sun. Watch out for animals around

Take away all the people and I loved the park itself. The plants and animals are beautiful. What I did not like was the disrespect that people have for the wildlife (poking iguanas with sticks, kicking them off their blankets, and freaking out when the iguanas came up to their picnics to inspect while refusing to move their stuff to a different location away from the iguanas.) God forbid an iguana that lives there comes up to you during your picnic and ruins the short time that you are there. Really reinforced my lack of faith in humanity. Another depressing thing was watching a guy pluck flowers in the butterfly sanctuary (there are literally only so many flowers the butterflies can drink nectar from in there) and miserably fail at trying to get a single butterfly to land on him. If you're that person and you are reading this, you are the problem in this world. Not everything is about you. You are the last person a butterfly would land on. Respect animals.

This is a beautiful large park in the heart of Medellín. It has lots of plants and garden arrangements but not what you might consider a traditional botanical garden. Regardless, it's beautifully maintained and FREE! They have several trails to walk and there is a circular path going around the park. They have clean restrooms and a few vending machines. They also have a couple restaurants. There is also a store that sells plants. Lots of shaded areas but I prefer to go in the mornings when there are very few people there. Public parking nearby and the metro stop is also very close. They say they have wifi but I was never able to get it to work. You will need to show your ID when you enter the park. Make sure you see the butterfly garden.

(Translated by Google) It is a place to enjoy nature, very healthy for contemplation and conducive to enjoying silence. In addition, it lends itself to entertaining your partner and becoming a poet. Romantic and peaceful place. I will be back very soon .... !!! (Original) Es un lugar para disfrutar de la naturaleza, muy sano para la contemplación y propicio para disfrutar del silencio. Además que se presta para agasajar a tu pareja y volverse poeta. Lugar romántico y apacible. Volveré muy pronto....!!!

Great place if you love nature. They’re are restaurants scattered throughout the park so you have options to choose from (although pricy options). The entrance was free so that’s always nice. This is a great place to take a date or just to walk around in to clear your mind.

Beautiful, big and lush garden. There's no entrance fee. However, you have to purchase tickets which is approximately 4k - 5k (around $1usd) for the special exhibits. I went to the Butterfly House and it was lovely having butterfly fly around me. There's a beautiful restaurant inside and a few cafes. I would recommend having brunch or lunch there. The garden is a wonderful place to spend a day scrolling and relaxing. One of my favorite botanical garden in the world.

Really beautiful park with tons of variety of trees. You won’t see many flowers… it’s more about trees and plants. Also some huge iguanas! It’s a nice place to walk around and find refuge from the hustle of the city. My only gripe is there isn’t much information throughout the park (I.e. plaques indicating different species). So you walk around and see cool stuff but have no way of finding out what you’re actually seeing. There are a couple of paid add-on guided tours throughout. One is for the butterfly garden and another for pre-historic plants.

(Translated by Google) Very good, to share with family, friends and with your partner.It is a super cool place clean air (Original) Muy bueno, para compartir en familia, amigos y con su pareja.Es un lugar super genial aire puro

Gracias por estos lugares en mi ciudad, son los pulmones necesarios para está Medellin qué llevó en mi corazón

Very nice nature experience in the centre of Medellin. The entrance is free you only have to show them your passport. There are many spots you can relax so I would recommend to go there even if your not interested in the botanical stuff as a place to relax from sightseeing. There is a deluxe restaurant that’s quite pricey but it may be worth it (around 20$ a meal). You can see some animals there as well

Really enjoyed wandering around this gorgeous well maintained park checking out all the various plant habitats and gorgeous plants, flowers and birds , butterflies and even a couple of lizards. The fact that there is no entry fee is a huge plus and the on-site restaurant In Situ is absolutely fabulous and highly recommended for excellent food and wine at very fair prices.

After visiting the Jardin Botánico de Medellin, I found it to be a beautiful botanical garden with lush greenery and vibrant flora. However, coming from Montreal and having explored botanical gardens in many cities, I believe there's room for improvement to make it even more captivating. But it’s a must visit ofcourse if you’re coming to visit Medellín :) While the garden boasts a lovely collection of plants, I felt that it could offer a more diverse range of species to explore. Additionally, incorporating interactive exhibits or educational programs would enhance the visitor experience and make the garden more engaging for all ages. Overall, the Jardin Botánico de Medellin is a pleasant place to spend time in nature, but with some enhancements, it has the potential to become an even more compelling destination for botanical enthusiasts and casual visitors alike

Amazing city garden, with many plants in their natural conditions. We loved spending the morning there. When we visited a group had a yoga session at the center.

Really nice place, with a lot of people during the weekend but still manageable

This is a great public green park/garden with abundance of beautiful plants and trees, and a large natural pond. Free admission and don't miss the lovely gift shop!

A lovely tranquil garden with lots of shade. Entrance is free but you do need an ID. Don’t waste your time on the butterfly enclosure unless your Spanish is fluent

I expected a little more from this botanical garden. I guess since it’s free you get what you pay for. The only cool thing there was the big iguanas walking around. But it’s a very low budget garden that is only a nice escape from the city, but be sure to wear your mask, so you don’t give any of the trees or iguanas COVID

Was there in a Music festival, the place had enough Restrooms, easy access, and overall great experience

(Translated by Google) It's a beautiful place. An oasis of relaxation and tranquility in the middle of the noisy and chaotic city. Full of curiosities and wonderful plants that eagerly await the curious gaze of those who visit it. (Original) Es un hermoso lugar. Un oasis de relax y tranquilidad en medio de la ruidosa y caótica ciudad. Lleno de curiosidades y maravillosas plantas que esperan ansiosas la mirada curiosa de quién lo visita.

Had lunch at the restaurant and enjoyed the beautiful plants. The food and service were excellent. We loved all the Palm trees, beautiful! It's worth a trip if you are in the area.

Beautiful and serene,a respite from the busy traffic of Medellin.

A beautiful park in the middle of Medellin and the entry is for free. Highly recommendable if you like to explore the nature of Colombia. There is also a nice butterfly house in the middle of the park. You’ve to pay entrance but you’ll also get a tour. During the corona pandemic you’ve to reserve a time slot when buying a ticket.

Secluded spot with beautiful huge trees and plants, birds and iguanas. And totally free!

It’s amazing! Peaceful and relaxing ambiance. Tons of flowers, trees, animals and a pond. I love this place, it’s free and perfect for pictures. I highly recommend this place. They are doing a great job with Covid guidelines.

Great place to walk with family and not only see beautiful plants but the people watching is terrific. Be careful of the iguanas, please feed them (but shouldn’t). Entrance is free, but you must register at the gate (or prior if you show the email proof of prior registration). People sell water at the entrance and say it’s cheaper (2,000 pesos) outside than inside. They are correct. If you’re thirsty, but it there. At the exit/entrance, buy raspados- a little pricey, but tasty! Lulo with condensed milk is my favorite!

Great botanical gardens. Enjoyed walking around with the family and seeing all the various species of trees, plants and flowers. Easy to get to and centrally located in Medellin. No entry fee.

Incredible free public park which locals and tourists can enjoy. The local government in Medellin and the federal government of Colombia are truly transforming this country and making it safe and inviting to visitors.

This is a great place to go and explore a little bit and relax within the city limits of Medellín. If you go during Feria de Las Flores, there are extra exhibitions and displays. All in all its a good place to visit

Beautiful place (that is free) to go see the beautiful plant life of Colombia. If you pay 4,000 ($1 us) you can go into a place with butterflies. Very fun and beautiful place

Medellín's most lovely botanical garden, filled with well preserved trees and diversely curated expositions about different types of regional flora. A full walk through, reading most information we encountered and enjoying a drink and a snack took us about 2 to 3 hours in total. Very recommendable if interested in nature's beauty!

Cute little free park with a butterfly garden which you have to pay extra for (it’s cheap though and worth it!) Tip for the butterfly garden, go on a sunny day because they’re apparently solar-powered and more active when there is more light/warmth. @dontbestrangers

It's a nice park in the middle of Medellin, there are paid activities like the butterfly exhibit and the ancient plants , which are both worth it . A bit run down in some places and the park is smaller than it looks but a highly recommend experience if you want to get away from the bustle. Good for picnics too and just walking around. Very safe.

Getting in was very easy and simple, just had to wait in line for under 10 minutes (I came on a Sunday around 1pm). This park was so beautiful and it really added to the quality of my vacation. It was peaceful and filled with nature and beautiful architecture. I loved it and would really recommend!

When I entered, I was pleasantly surprised to find out the garden was free! Loved the Andes forest area and the staff were very friendly all around the garden. Great morning walk and pop by the In Situ restaurant for breakfast or lunch! The prehistoric area was closed when I visited, but the rest of the garden was pretty peaceful.

I've been here on multiple occasions now. It's always enjoyable and a must-see for visitors that want to experience Medellín. If you're lucky, you will get to see one (or multiple) of the iguanas. There are many fun events hosted here throughout the year, so it is easy to visit more than once.

Nice gardens in Medellin. Nice walking trails with beautiful flora and fauna. Big beautiful trees with Birds of Paradise. It’s free to enter and it’s lovely just walking around. There’s a gift shop and a cafe. Ice cream carts are also available for a cold treat. Nice for a family outing and some great picture taking.

Such a nice botanic gardens, we visited during the weekend and over feria de las Flores event. Such a beautiful garden and collection of flowers! A place to come for sure if you’re in medellin and love flowers.

Really nice and quiet place to relax! The nursery is great and the restaurant is cool! If you are visiting the city is a good plan!

Las salas son muy interesantes

(Translated by Google) I like it because it is like all nature in one place (Original) Me gusta porque es como toda la naturaleza en un solo lugar

(Translated by Google) Unmissable is a quiet, beautiful place, with good restaurants, to spend the whole day, buy spices in the nursery, and let yourself be guided by the kindness of its people (Original) Imperdible es un sitio tranquilo, hermoso, con buenos restaurantes, para dedicar todo el día, comprar especies en el vivero, y dejarse guiar por la amabilidad de su gente

(Translated by Google) Add pleasant and interesting spaces and the environment in general (Original) Súpe amenos e interesantes los espacios y el entorno en general

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful (Original) Muy hermoso

(Translated by Google) One of those places to go in Medellín !! I love the Botanical Garden! (Original) De esos lugares a los que ir en Medellín!! Amo el Jardín Botánico!

(Translated by Google) Very nice and clean. (Original) Muy lindo y limpio.

(Translated by Google) I definitely love it 😍 (Original) Definitivamente me encanta 😍

Aprendimos a hecer Manilla y llaveros

Siempre es un placer volver al Jardín Botánico, pero ahora es aún más relajante debido a sus espacios abiertos

Todo me parece increíble pues hay variedad de espacios y ecosistemas con los cuales se pueden interactuar. Fuera de que es muy agradable para pasar en familia si lo que buscas es desconectarte de la jungla de cemento. Así que lo recomiendo para pasar un tiempo agradable en familia

(Translated by Google) A very quiet place (Original) Un lugar muy tranquilo

(Translated by Google) The quietest part of the city .... a place to treat yourself to peace. (Original) Lo mas tranquilo de la ciudad....un lugar para regalarse paz.

(Translated by Google) A good place to interact with nature (Original) Un buen lugar para interactuar con la naturaleza

Es un lugar tranquilo y con diversidad de animales y diferentes especies de árboles. La atención es muy buena y su conexión con la naturaleza es genial, un buen lugar para pasar ratos tranquilos con amigos y con la familia.

A beautiful and spacious oasis right in the middle of the hustle and bustle! Go to the Botanical Gardens for an an escape from all the things urban and enjoy all the space and tranquility. Many different parts to check out and things to learn. I only spent an hour or so here because it started to rain but you could definitely spend all day here.

Very flat part suitable for all ages. No entry fees

A wonderful park in Medellin. Many kinds of colourful birds and iguanas and the lake too is beautiful with water birds resting on sticks or in trees. A great place to spend a few hours just walking around or sitting on the grass. Entrance is free. There are also cafes.

Could be better. Fast internet inside

Such a nice place to spot some butterflies and iguanas. They're walking around free so you can take some very close pics. It's definitely a place to get your head free from the busy city life.

Such beautiful gardens. Lots to see. And it's free!

Nice place to chill. Right outside the university metro station. Free entry but you do pay for parking. Iguanas are pretty cool.

Excellent place for bird watching, a beautiful, peaceful atmosphere with some romantic views and excellent areas to share with family, friends or important ones! 😊

Awesome place to unwind. The jungle area is incredible as well as the lake.

(Translated by Google) Very spectacular (Original) Muy espectacular

(Translated by Google) I could not visit it (Original) No pude visitarlo

It’s more like a huge sized city park than a botanical garden. Nevertheless, it’s a nice place to go for a walk or picnic. There’s a small lake, a forest and a beautiful butterfly house. If you walk on the forest pay attention to the trees, you might be able to see large scarlet macaws living on them. If you are into nature photography this can be a good place to start; lots of insects, birds, amphibians and flowers around.

(Translated by Google) A place worth visiting, excellent state of conservation in meadows, gardens, trees and flowers, attentive staff and everything very clean, beautiful place! (Original) Un lugar que vale la pena visitar, excelente estado de conservación en praderas, jardines, árboles y flores, el personal atento y todo muy limpio, hermoso lugar !

(Translated by Google) Very good place (Original) Muy buen lugar

(Translated by Google) The best to enjoy nature. (Original) Lo mejor para disfrutar la naturaleza.

(Translated by Google) Show up (Original) Ji

(Translated by Google) There are almost no flowers if I felt relaxed gives peace of mind (Original) No hay casi flores si me sentí relajada da tranquilidad

(Translated by Google) Quiet (Original) Tranquilo

(Translated by Google) Calmed down (Original) Calmado

(Translated by Google) Spectacular (Original) Espectacular

(Translated by Google) Work there (Original) Trabajo hay

Beautiful place in a middle of busy Medellin. It’s also relaxing to be away from the noisy city

(Translated by Google) Beautiful place 💖 (Original) Hermoso lugar 💖

(Translated by Google) Place of great natural beauty (Original) Lugar de gran belleza natural

(Translated by Google) It's a magic place. Suitable for going to rest on the grass (Original) Es un lugar mágico. Propicio para ir a descansar en el pasto

(Translated by Google) An excellent place to rest (Original) Un exelente lugar para descansar

(Translated by Google) Beautiful place to meet, relax and get beautiful plants. The delicious food... (Original) Hermoso lugar para conocer, relajarse y conseguir hermosas plantas. La comida deliciosa...

(Translated by Google) On this page say very clearly that Monday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. is open ... They waste time and money, apart from the anger at losing the day! (Original) En esta página decir muy claro que lunes de 9:00 am a 4:30 PM está abierto.... Hacen perder tiempo y dinero, fuera del enojo por perder el día !!

(Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) Exelente

(Translated by Google) It is a public place, with free admission. It is a very well-kept site, the tree collection is varied and thematically separated. There are architectural structures that are very well defined and pleasing to the eye. The monument to Mother Mount is a landmark of the place. Likewise, within the garden park there is the exhibition of the butterfly farm for which they charge a very low value and it is worth the time to visit the site guided for 20 minutes. I love the botanical garden of Medellín (Original) Es un lugar público, con entrada gratuita. Es un sitio muy bien cuidado, la colección arbórea es variada y separada temáticamente. Hay estructuras arquitectónicas muy bien definidas y agradables a la vista. El monumento a la Madre monte es un hito del lugar. Así mismo, dentro del parque jardín se encuentra la exposición del mariposario para la cual si cobran un valor muy bajo y vale el tiempo recorrer el sitio guiado por 20 minutos. Me encanta el jardín botánico de Medellín

(Translated by Google) Very clean and a good place to get distracted and relax (Original) Muy limpio y un buen lugar para distraerse y relajarse

(Translated by Google) Spectacular for social events In the orchid drama my daughter got married Great and unforgettable (Original) Espectacular para eventos sociales En el orquideorama se casó mi hija Genial e inolvidable