Tour Of The Botanical Garden And Butterfly Garden Of Quindío
4 hrs
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251.568 ARS
The Quindío Botanical Garden, spanning 15 hectares in Armenia, boasts a unique feature that few natural sites in the country can offer: the National Palm Collection of Colombia. This impressive collection includes 210 of the 255 palm species documented in Colombia, all curated in a single location. Serving as a paragon of plant biodiversity in the Coffee Region, the garden seamlessly integrates research, conservation, and an immersive nature experience.
The tour also includes a mesmerizing sight of 1,500 butterflies fluttering freely within the butterfly garden, alongside four museums thoughtfully incorporated into the trail. This is a highly recommended experience for visitors of all ages, with daily departures available from Filandia, Salento, Pereira, and Armenia.
Tour Description
The tour commences with a hotel pick-up at the designated meeting point, followed by a transfer to the Quindío Botanical Garden located in Calarcá. From the entrance, the main pathway leads to a route divided into zones, each offering a unique pace and type of observation. The guide possesses extensive knowledge of the garden and customizes the tour according to the group's preferences and the time of day.
The first significant attraction is the National Palm Collection: 210 species amassed in one location, representing the most comprehensive inventory of Colombian flora of its kind in the nation. This scientific and visual resource establishes this botanical garden as a national benchmark in Colombia.
The butterfly garden is the highlight of the tour, featuring 1,500 butterflies freely flying in an area designed for close observation. It boasts one of the largest butterfly collections in Colombia and offers an experience suitable for travelers of all kinds.
The tour additionally includes visits to four museums within the complex. Each museum has its own focus and pace; some groups explore them all, while others find themselves captivated by one longer than anticipated. This, too, is part of the experience.
The tour concludes with a return transfer to the pick-up point, approximately four hours after the beginning.
What’s included?
What’s included:
* Hotel pick-up and drop-off from Filandia, Salento, Pereira, and Armenia * Bilingual guide throughout the tour (Spanish and English) * Entrance to the Quindío Botanical Garden * Access to the butterfly garden, birdwatching areas, and museums
What’s NOT included:
* Breakfast * Lunch * Tips (optional)
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