Medellin is famous for its innovation, and nowhere is this more visible than in its transport system. While most cities have subways, Medellin took to the skies. Taking the Metrocable to Parque Arví isn’t just a way to get from point A to point B; it is one of the most spectacular urban journeys in the world. In less than 30 minutes, you are transported from the bustling, tropical heat of the city center to the misty, cool silence of a high-altitude cloud forest. It is an escape in the truest sense of the word.
The journey itself is the highlight. As you ascend on Line L, the cable car glides silently over the rooftops of the northeastern comunas, offering a humbling and fascinating bird’s-eye view of the city’s transformation. Then, in a dramatic shift, the concrete disappears, replaced by the endless green canopy of the forest reserve. You are suddenly floating through the clouds. Upon arrival at Parque Arví, the air is crisp, fresh, and significantly cooler than in Poblado. It’s a shock to the system that reminds you that you are deep in the Andes mountains.
Once you arrive, the park offers a perfect change of pace. You can explore miles of ancestral hiking trails, ancient stone paths, and picnic areas surrounded by wildflowers and butterflies. The entrance to the park also features a charming farmers’ market (Mercado Arví), where locals sell handmade crafts and traditional snacks. This is the perfect place to try an Oblea (a wafer sandwich filled with caramel and jam) or fresh berries grown in the nearby hills. It’s a wholesome, nature-filled retreat that feels a world away from the nightclubs of Provenza.
The VIP Nature Experience
While the Metrocable is a must-do, navigating the public transfer at the Santo Domingo station and dealing with long weekend lines can be confusing and stressful for visitors.
Let us upgrade your nature escape. When you book your stay with MedellinVillas.com, our concierge team can arrange a private bilingual guide to navigate the system for you, ensuring a smooth journey. Alternatively, for the ultimate convenience, we can arrange for a private driver to meet you at the top. This allows you to enjoy the spectacular cable car ride up, have a custom picnic prepared for you in the park, and then be driven back to your villa in luxury comfort, skipping the return line completely.
Contact our concierge team to plan your seamless escape to Parque Arví.
