Parque Arvi is a nature preserve and archaeological site found outside of Medellín in the Aburra Valley. Covering over 16000 hectares,Parque Arvi is known for its wildflowers, nature tours and over 54 miles of hiking trails.
Within the park rests sections of prehistoric ruins including waterworks pathways, and platforms,gardens, trenches, or roads. The “pre-hispanic trail”—or the Camino Cienza de Leon—is assumed to be over 1500 years old. Offering spectacular views of Medellín and the surrounding Aburra Valley,the tall terrain running through the western fragment of Parque Arvi is one the most preserved trails leading to the Laguna de Guarne and Seca Lake region.
Parque Arvi also boasts an outdoor regional food market and an Ecological Hotel. Guests to the park can indulge in nature tours, cycling, and outdoor adventure sports,and guided hikes such as a two-hour butterfly (and flora) tour— called the “Porton de Guabayo”—that identifies native butterflies in the park. Other tours include nightly guided-hikes showcasing the regional cultural exchange through music, and campfire discussions on Medellín history and folklore.
Source: atlasobscura.com