From Medellin: Flower Farm Tour

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ID: GYG52908-72813
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Country: Colombia

Duration: 04:00 hours


Description

Visit an organic flower farm and experience the traditional peasant culture of Santa Elena on an amazing tour from Medellin. Get a peak behind the scenes of the annual Flower Festival and more.
Benefit from pick-up at your hotel and travel by private vehicle to the small village of Santa Elena, located less than 1 hour from Medellin, 2,000 meters above sea level in the majestic mountains of Antioquia.

Encounter a great variety of traditional flower farms where the peasant farmers maintain the same family traditions that have been practiced over many decades. Hear about their work they do and the floral displays they arrange for the annual Feria de Flores (Flower Festival), considered one of the most important cultural and social events in Medellin.

Visit an organic flower farm to meet an authentic silletero (flower vendor) and learn about their life growing flowers in small plots in the mountains that they then sell in the markets of Medellin. 

Highlights

  • Explore the traditional peasant culture of Santa Elena
  • Get breathtaking views over the valley of Medellin
  • Visit an organic flower farm
  • Meet local farmers and learn about their way of life in harmony with nature

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Comfortable shoes and sunscreen are highly recommended
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.