Arví Park: Archaeological Sightseeing Tour with Swim in the Piedras Blancas River

Villa Hermosa, Colombia



Explore selected destinations inside Parque Arví that combine history, natural richness, and adventure. Hike along ancient trails and unwind in the crystal-clear waters of the Piedras Blancas River.

Highlights

  • Interpretation of the ruins of the Hotel Cabuya
  • Trekking along the El Sango trail
  • Enter the Empresas Públicas de Medellín hatchery
  • Discover the Ermita de la Santa Cruz del Tambo
  • Sampling of local products and souvenirs at our premises

Description

Touring this vast nature park of more than 1,760 hectares will no longer be an impossible challenge as you discover archaeological ruins and walk along ancient trails. Safely explore the city's most sought-after natural destination on a 1-hour visit. Save time and money by heading straight to the Parque Arví cable car platform, where your personalized bilingual tour guide will meet you, ready to give you an informative talk about the park and its environmental importance. The hike starts from this point and features several important sites: Interpretation of the ruins of the Hotel Cabuya: Learn about the park's colonial past and its ancestral trails that are over 2,900 years old. Trekking along the El Sango trail: Discover ancient indigenous fences, indigenous crossroads, and the cultivation or dwelling platforms of the ancient city of Arví. You'll get a critical interpretation of the territory from a historical and natural point of view. Enter the Empresas Públicas de Medellín nursery and learn about the importance of conserving Arví Park and the Nare River National Forest Protection Reserve: Here you can take a tree as a gift at drop-off if you wish. Hike along a trail with a rich archaeological heritage on the banks of the Piedras Blancas River: experience immersion in this crystal-clear spring and recharge your batteries in nature. Discover the Ermita de la Santa Cruz del Tambo and its enigmatic history. On the way back, we'll pass through the El Tambo area, where you can enjoy local food and drinks. We will finish the tour at our company's facilities in the El Tambo area. Here you will have a tasting of local handmade products such as chocomiel, natural cosmetics, local wines, brownies, cookies, and much more. We are located just 300 meters from the Metro Cable platform. To enjoy this tour, which is suitable for all types of people, you don't need any special clothing. Just bring some comfortable clothes and some comfortable shoes for walking on unpaved terrain. You can bring a towel and water clothes if you want to fully immerse yourself in the river. Prepare to be amazed by the natural and cultural richness of this gem in the municipality of Medellín!

Includes

Health Insurance Bilingual Guide (English and Spanish) Tree for reforestation (optional) 2.0 km of trekking Interpretation of heritage, fauna and flora. Dive in the Piedras Blancas River. Sampling of local products

Excludes

Healthy lunch Snacks

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