{"id":12714,"date":"2022-01-18T15:41:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-18T15:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tiqets-blog-staging.local\/parque-arvi-tours\/"},"modified":"2025-08-22T11:07:02","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T11:07:02","slug":"parque-arvi-tours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/parque-arvi-tours\/","title":{"rendered":"Parque Arv\u00ed Tours and Everything Else You Need To Know","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em><strong>\u2013<\/strong><\/em><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><em><strong>This post was written by Emma Levin<\/strong><\/em><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><em><strong>\u2013<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The lush <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/parque-arvi-guide\/\">Parque Arv\u00ed<\/a> is a land of discovery, and choosing one of the best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/parque-arvi-tickets-l175940\/?product=1010281&amp;partner=tiqetsblog&amp;tq_campaign=ParqueArviToursChildPost\">Parque Arv\u00ed <\/a>tours can really enhance your trip. Parque Arv\u00ed is a natural wealth of diverse wildlife, scenic hikes, and prehistoric ruins. A protected forest reserve since 1970, there are over 16,000 hectares of preserved forests and archaeological heritage spots to explore.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Located near Medell\u00edn, city-dwellers and tourists alike can easily escape to this magical forest, hop on one of the many Parque Arv\u00ed tours, and witness its beauty for themselves firsthand.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/parque-arvi-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"People enjoying a Parque Arvi tour by bike\" class=\"wp-image-188260\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cycling tour in Parque Arv\u00ed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Parque Arv\u00ed is home to rare wildflowers, an abundance of butterflies, and miles and miles of scenic hiking and biking trails. A perfect day trip from bustling Medell\u00edn, visitors can hop on a gondola ride up the hill that takes no less than 20 minutes. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/how-to-get-to-parque-arvi-medellin\/\">Find out how to get to Parque Arv\u00ed.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re planning to join a Parque Arv\u00ed tour, peruse the Arv\u00ed market, or discover how to get to Parque Arv\u00ed, here\u2019s everything you need to know about Parque Arv\u00ed.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"is-parque-arvi-free-to-enternbsp\"><strong>Is Parque Arv\u00ed free to enter? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Good news: Parque Arv\u00ed is completely free to enter! Visitors should keep in mind that inside the park, there are dining options and the Arv\u00ed craft market which both cost money. However, you\u2019ll contribute to the local agritourism if you support the region\u2019s farmers, small businesses, and the craftspeople inside the park.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Parque Arv\u00ed is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. It is closed on Mondays and most National Holidays. Remember, Parque Arv\u00ed tours are suspended when the park is closed.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"where-do-i-book-parque-arvi-toursnbsp\"><strong>Where do I book Parque Arv\u00ed tours? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Environmentalists and nature lovers have plenty of tour options while visiting Parque Arv\u00ed. The Parque Arv\u00ed tours offer valuable knowledge about the region\u2019s pre-hispanic history, and get you up close and personal with the local flora and fauna.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Hike or Bike Guided Tour<\/strong> is the perfect way to explore and tells you everything you need to know about the ecology of the park, and you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/parque-arvi-tickets-l175940\/?partner=tiqetsblog&amp;tq_campaign=ParqueArviToursChildPost\">book this tour in advance<\/a>. You can join an expert guide for a walking tour or a cycling adventure, or rent a bike for a self-guided tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other tours begin at the El Tembo Interpretation Center (where the Metrocable arrives). Starting at 10:00 a.m., tours leave every 30 minutes until approximately 4:00 p.m., with varying themes, difficulties, and durations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These nature tours provided by Parque Arv\u00ed include a butterfly and flora tour, tours about myths and legends, and more, which can all be purchased at the ticket office on-site when you arrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s even a recurring Parque Arvi night tour called <em>Nocturnal Arvi, <\/em>a very special event including a campfire, camping, night hikes, and more under the Colombian stars. Find out more on the <a href=\"https:\/\/parquearvi.org\/TurismoArv%C3%AD\/Paginas\/Arvi-Nocturno.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official Parque Arvi website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div data-tiqets-widget=\"discovery\" data-cards-layout=\"horizontal\" data-content-type=\"product\" data-partner=\"tiqetsblog\" data-content-ids=\"1010281\" data-tq-campaign=\"ParqueArviToursChildPost\"><\/div><script defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/widgets.tiqets.com\/loader.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"which-hikes-can-i-do-inside-parque-arvi\"><strong>Which hikes can I do inside Parque Arv\u00ed?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>There are 13 available hiking trails that expand over 54 kilometers inside Parque Arv\u00ed, so don\u2019t forget your hiking boots!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most popular trails is the Camino Cienza de Leon, also known as the \u201cpre-hispanic trail\u201d since it&#8217;s rumored to be over 1,500 years old! This trail is beautifully preserved and has incredible viewpoints of Medell\u00edn and the Aburr\u00e1 Valley below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a full list of hiking trails check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/parque-arvi-guide\/#:~:text=What%20kind%20of%20trails%20are%20there%20to%20follow%3F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">full Parque Arv\u00ed guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/bonnie-kittle-xBFEhnAMlFI-unsplash-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-188257\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@bonniekdesign?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bonnie Kittle<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/s\/photos\/picnic-forest?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"are-parque-arvi-tours-worth-itnbsp\"><strong>Are Parque Arv\u00ed tours worth it? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Taking a tour of Parque Arv\u00ed is definitely worth it! Besides walking one of the scenic hikes or joining an official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/en\/parque-arvi-tickets-l175940\/?product=1010281&amp;partner=tiqetsblog&amp;tq_campaign=ParqueArviToursChildPost\">Parque Arv\u00ed tour<\/a>, there are plenty of other activities to do inside the park.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stop by the Mercado Arv\u00ed or the Arv\u00ed Market, which is extremely popular for its delicious local food, wonderful crafts, and agricultural products. The market highlights handmade products from the Santa Elena region and is great for the local economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also pop by the environmental and cultural center, which is home to a food court and weekly events. The center is open year-round as well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, you should consider joining a bird-watching group while visiting Parque Arv\u00ed. There are two bird-watching towers, and you might just see one of the 69 species of birds that call the park their home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"where-can-i-eat-inside-parque-arvi\"><strong>Where can I eat inside Parque Arv\u00ed?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>If you get hungry after a long and beautiful hike, there are a few food options inside Parque Arv\u00ed. For some local delicacies and fresh food, we recommend planning a stop at the Mercado Arv\u00ed or the Arv\u00ed Market. Besides tasty food, the market also has handmade crafts and souvenirs sold by the local people.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also stop for a bite to eat at the Environmental and Cultural Center, which has a delicious food court and cafe spot.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visitors can also bring a picnic basket and choose a spot at the Picnic Chorro Clar\u00edn, which is about a 30-minute walk from the Metrocable stop. Adjacent to a quaint stream, this picnic spot is idyllic and a perfect rest area for families. There are BBQ pits in the picnic area as well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-get-to-parque-arvi\"><strong>How to get to Parque Arv\u00ed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Before you book one of the amazing Parque Arv\u00ed tours, you\u2019ll need to know how to get to this tranquil oasis! The most popular transportation option is to hop aboard the Arv\u00ed Metrocable car from Santo Domingo Station. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Metrocable car is famous in the region for its stunning natural viewpoints and its quick and easy ride to the park.&nbsp;Read this blog for the complete list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/how-to-get-to-parque-arvi-medellin\/\">ways to get to Parque Arv\u00ed.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t miss out on visiting this diverse ecosystem and joining one of the many Parque Arv\u00ed tours for a day trip that you\u2019ll never forget!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"planned-your-trip-heres-all-you-need-to-know-about-parque-arvi\"><strong>Planned your trip? <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/parque-arvi-guide\/\"><strong>Here\u2019s all you need to know about Parque Arvi<\/strong><\/a>.<\/h4>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover all you need to know about Parque Arv\u00ed tours, and how to have a great day out in Colombia&#8217;s top forest reserve!<\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"author":6,"featured_media":12715,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[44,54],"tags":[26,28,27],"class_list":["post-12714","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-things-to-do","category-travel-tips","tag-amsterdam","tag-europe","tag-the-netherlands"],"acf":[],"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"link","format":"url"}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12714","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12714"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12714\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20174,"href":"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12714\/revisions\/20174"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12715"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12714"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12714"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tiqets.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12714"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}