Immerse yourself in Medellín’s flower culture and the historic tradition of the Silletas on a private tour of Santa Elena. Visit a family-run flower farm, meet local flower farmers, and explore the beautiful gardens. This activity supports the community of Santa Elena’s flower farmers.
Immerse yourself in Medellín’s flower culture and the historic tradition of the Silletas on a private tour of Santa Elena. Visit a family-run flower farm, meet local flower farmers, and explore the beautiful gardens. This activity supports the community of Santa Elena’s flower farmers.
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Medellin - The small village of Santa Elena is located high above Medellín in the mountains of Antioquia (over 2.400 m). It is home to a great variety of traditional flower farmers and the impressive Arví Nature Reserve with a size of 16.000 ha of forests and wetlands. We will pick you up at your hotel to visit local flower farms in Santa Elena.
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- Medellin - The small village of Santa Elena is located high above Medellín in the mountains of Antioquia (over 2.400 m). It is home to a great variety of traditional flower farmers and the impressive Arví Nature Reserve with a size of 16.000 ha of forests and wetlands. We will pick you up at your hotel to visit local flower farms in Santa Elena.
- Santa Elena - You experience an exclusive visit to a traditional small-scale family-run flower farm and obtain deep insights on this unique tradition meeting a “Silletero” (local flower farmer) and his family on their farm. Get to know more about the culture of flower farming in Medellín and the historic dimension of the “Silleta” arrangements in a private setting and explore the beautiful garden learning more about plants and its origin and the cultural context. This activity directly benefits the community of flower farmers of Santa Elena.
- Private transport (Pick-up & Drop-off service at the accommodation)
- Private expert bilingual guide
- Visit of a traditional flower farm
- Travel insurance and Taxes
- Snacks
- Bottle of water (350 ml)
- Private transport (Pick-up & Drop-off service at the accommodation)
- Private expert bilingual guide
- Visit of a traditional flower farm
- Travel insurance and Taxes
- Snacks
- Bottle of water (350 ml)
- Gratuities
- Everything not shown above
- Guidance in German, French, Italian, Portuguese language is on request
- Gratuities
- Everything not shown above
- Guidance in German, French, Italian, Portuguese language is on request
Nestled high above Medellín in the Antioquia mountains, the quaint village of Santa Elena is renowned for its diverse traditional flower farmers and the remarkable Arví Nature Reserve, which spans 16,000 hectares of forests and wetlands. The “Silletas” flower arrangements, celebrated during the Flower Festival, boast a rich history and have become a…
Nestled high above Medellín in the Antioquia mountains, the quaint village of Santa Elena is renowned for its diverse traditional flower farmers and the remarkable Arví Nature Reserve, which spans 16,000 hectares of forests and wetlands. The “Silletas” flower arrangements, celebrated during the Flower Festival, boast a rich history and have become a cultural emblem of Medellín. The flower farms in Santa Elena have been family-operated for generations.
Visitors can enjoy an exclusive tour of a traditional, family-run flower farm, gaining profound insights into this unique tradition by meeting a “Silletero” (local flower farmer) and their family on their farm. Discover more about the flower farming culture in Medellín and the historical significance of the “Silleta” arrangements in a private setting. Explore the stunning garden to learn about the plants, their origins, and the cultural context. This activity directly supports the flower farming community of Santa Elena.
- Comfortable shoes and sunscreen are highly recommended
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
