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Best parks in Medellín

9 places from 10 Medellín travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.

9 places

  1. Parque Arví

    Park · Santa Elena

    Large nature reserve on the city's outskirts with many trails, waterfalls and fresh mountain air, reached by metro and cable car.

  2. Jardín Botánico de Medellín

    Park · Aranjuez

    Massive, free botanical garden near the city centre, right off the metro line, that takes a couple of hours to explore.

  3. Parque Berrío

    Park · La Candelaria

    A central downtown square listed among the highlights of Medellín's historic centre.

  4. Parque de las Luces

    Park · La Candelaria

    Downtown public square that is one of the landmarks covered on walking tours of Medellín's historic center.

  5. Parque San Antonio

    Park · La Candelaria

    A downtown park listed among the highlights of Medellín's historic centre.

  6. Parques del Río Medellín

    Park · La Candelaria

    A pedestrian-friendly riverside park built on top of a former highway, with green spaces, skyline views, restaurants and cafes.

Mentioned once

3 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.

  1. Parque de Bolívar

    Park · La Candelaria

    A central downtown square with a statue of Simón Bolívar, the Caracas-born hero of South American independence.

  2. Primer Parque de Laureles

    Park · Laureles

    Landmark roundabout park at the heart of Laureles, surrounded by cafes and restaurants.

  3. Segundo Parque de Laureles

    Park · Laureles

    Laureles' second neighbourhood park, a central reference point for the area's eateries and low-rise apartments.