Medellin is today’s hot destination for tourism and it is considered one of the most beautiful destinations in Latin America. Visit the city of eternal spring.
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Ecotourism
ECOTOURISM Colombia is one of the best countries on earth for ecotourism lovers and when it comes to ecological conscious traveling, Medellin is one destination that you won’t want to miss because of the flora, fauna, and cultural heritage of the region.
Flowers in Colombia and especially in Medellin have an essential role where the local traditional fair (flowers fair) celebrates the value that flowers have in the paisa culture which is particularly important due to the fact that Colombian flowers have the honor of being among the best in the world and just this year they have won awards in the Russian flower festival and the Budapest flower festival. Just minutes away from Medellin you will be able to check out the flower plantations and see their quality, variety (some only grow in the region) and beauty.
Medellín offers the most colorful and beautiful landscapes, as well as the opportunity to appreciate a diversity of climates and vegetation going from a cold to a hot weather within less than an hour of trip, thanks to its intricate geography.
There are a lot of activities and sights for nature lovers in city and its surroundings like:
-Piedras Blancas: Ecologic Park 20 minutes away from Medellin
-Rio Claro: Natural rain forest reserve characterized by its tropical vegetation located on the mountains of Antioquia only at a 3 hour driving distance from Medellin.
-Guatape: reservoir created by the Colombian government for a hydro-electric damn and a beautiful natural attraction and only 45 minutes away from Medellin.
-Piedra del Peñol:Piedra del Penol: A 200 meter granite piece of rock, set amongst a vast array of lakes and mountains.
-Guatape: reservoir created by the Colombian government for a hydro-electric damn and a beautiful natural attraction and only 45 minutes away from Medellin.
