How do you get to Parque Arví?

Take the metro to Acevedo station, then the metrocable line K to Santo Domingo, and finally line L to Parque Arví. The cable-car ride over the city is part of the experience.

How much does Parque Arví cost?

Entry to the park is free; you pay for metro and metrocable transport (line L to Arví has a separate fare). Some guided trails and activities may cost extra.

How much time do you need for Parque Arví?

Half a day or a full day: the cable-car journey takes about 40-50 minutes total, and in the park you can walk, visit the market and do a trail. Going in the morning is best.

What should you bring to Parque Arví?

Walking shoes, a light jacket (it's cooler at altitude and can rain), water and cash for the market. The climate is cooler than in the city.

Tours & experiences

Parque Arví: Nature Above Medellín

Parque Arví is the easiest nature escape from Medellín: a large forest reserve in the mountains, reached by the cable car that flies over the city. In under an hour you go from El Poblado's traffic to trails among the trees, with fresh air and quiet.

How to get there

The journey is part of the draw. Metro to Acevedo station, then metrocable line K to Santo Domingo, and finally line L crossing the mountain to Parque Arví. The view over the city from above is spectacular.

What to do

The trails

The park has several forest routes, from easy walks to longer hikes. Some you do on your own, others with a guide. It's the place to breathe and disconnect from the city.

The market

Near the cable-car arrival there's a market with local produce, crafts and street food. Good for a stop and to try something typical.

Nature and climate

You're at altitude: the air is cooler, often humid, with dense vegetation. A breath of oxygen after days in the city.

When to go

Best in the morning, with clearer skies and less chance of rain. Weather changes fast up high: bring a light jacket even if it's sunny in Medellín.

Practical tips

Comfortable walking shoes.
Light jacket or rain shell: it's cooler up top.
Water and cash for the market.
Leave early to enjoy the trails at a relaxed pace.

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