Parks in Colombia

Discover 7 unusual parks in Colombia.

Parque del Perro

Parque del Perro

This statue pays homage to a group of kids's childhood companion who once called the park home.

Parque Santander just before dusk.

Leticia, Colombia

Parque Santander

This small city park is best known for the nightly convergence of thousands of shrieking parakeets.

Medellín, Colombia

Parque Arvi

Located outside Medellín, this Colombian park focuses on conservation and sustainability.

Parque de las Luces at night.

Medellín, Colombia

Parque de las Luces

Three hundred illuminated pillars form an “artificial forest” in Medellín.

Parque de los Pies Descalzos.

Medellín, Colombia

Parque de los Pies Descalzos (Barefoot Park)

This city park wants you to take your shoes off.

Sumapaz Páramo.

Cabrera, Colombia

Sumapaz Páramo

The world's largest ecosystem of its kind is home to South America's only native species of bear.

Plaza Botero in Medellín.

Medellín, Colombia

Plaza Botero

Home to 23 voluptuous and instantly lovable sculptures by one of Latin America's most celebrated artists.

“Barba de Viejo” (old man's beard) trees cover the quiet El Gallineral Park, jammed between two rivers.

San Gil, Colombia

The 'Wise Old Men' of El Gallineral Park

The centuries-old trees are draped with Spanish moss to make them look like wizened elders.