A popular event during Feria de Las Flores in Medellín is Florecer: Orquideas, Naturaleza y Tradiciones—Feria de Artesanias, which was previously known as Orquideas, Pajaros y Flores and then Orquideas, Flores y Artesanias.
It is a huge flower display at Jardín Botánico on August 6 to 11 in 2024. Orquideas Naturales y Tradiciones means Orchids, Nature and Traditions. So, this is a major exhibition of orchids, flowers and crafts.
With this exhibition, the Colombian Orchid Society pays tribute to the tradition and cultural diversity of the local region. There is a huge exhibition of orchids and flowers in the José Jerónimo Triana Orquideorama in Jardín Botanico. In addition, there are about 180 stands with handmade arts and crafts for sale plus areas for the sale of orchids, flowers and plants.
The 2023 edition drew around 50,000 visitors. The 2024 edition will feature more than 2,000 plant species, and 80% of the funds raised will be allocated to projects for the conservation of endangered wildlife.
In addition, in Jardín Botanico there is food available at Restaurante In Situ, The Wagon and the Del Bosque Restaurant. But don’t expect to get into the popular In Situ restaurant without reservations. Also, there are numerous stands in Jardín Botanico selling food and drinks.
Colombian Orchids
The orchid is the national flower of Colombia. The country has more orchid species than any other country in the world. There are over 4,000 species of orchids worldwide and over 1,500 can be found in Colombia.
Orchids of different colors, shapes and sizes are found in almost the entire country. But the greatest variety are found at altitudes between 3,280 and 9,840 feet (1,000 and 3,000 meters).
Orchids stand out among the thousands of different flowers that are found in Colombia. But roses, carnations, chrysanthemums, lilies and daisies are also very popular in Colombia. And orchids can live up to 100 years. And orchids bloom three to six months out of the year depending on the type.
The most popular export flower from Colombia is the rose, which is the most gifted flower on Valentine’s Day.
Colombia’s flower industry is significant. In 2022, it was responsible for more than 200,000 formal jobs, 110,000 of which were direct jobs. Of these direct jobs, 60% were held by women, many of whom are the sole heads of their families. In 2022, flower exports from Colombia reached about USD 1.6 billion, an increase of 22% compared with 2021. Also, the flower industry in Colombia exports about 92 percent of its cargo by air, and the remaining 8% by ocean.
Orquideas, Naturaleza y Tradiciones 2023
Medellin Guru Team visited the Jardín Botánico on 2023 during the Orquideas, Naturaleza y Tradiciones exhibition.
In 2024, the Florecer: Orquídeas, Naturaleza y Tradición exhibition will be showcased from August 6th to August 11th at the Jardín Botánico. This enchanting event promises a vibrant display of orchids, celebrating the beauty of nature and tradition.
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How to Get to Jardín Botánico
Jardín Botanico is considered one of the main tourist attractions in Medellín. It is easy to get to, since it is located next to the Universidad metro station (Line A). Furthermore, any taxi driver in the city will know where Jardín Botanico is located.
The botanical gardens are located in a very popular area for tourists. In addition, you’ll find several other tourist attractions nearby including Parque Explora, Parque Norte, the Medellín planetarium and Parque de Los Deseos.
During the Flower Festival, the botanical garden will be open from 9:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m.
Entrance Fee: Jardín Botánico is free to enter normally but during Orquideas, Naturaleza y Tradiciones the entrance fee is 25,000 pesos.
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Other things to see and do in Colombia
- Caño Cristales – the most beautiful river in Colombia, which has also been called the most beautiful river in the world by some people.
- Carnival in Barranquilla – the second largest carnival in the world.
- Cartagena – Oozing history, romance and sun-drenched beaches, the allure of historical Cartagena is hard to resist.
- Ciudad Perdida – the site of an ancient city in Colombia that is older than Machu Picchu in Peru.
- Colombia’s Pacific coast – often overlooked by tourists visiting Colombia but offering untamed nature and undiscovered beauty that is off the beaten path for most foreign tourists.
- Desierto de la Tatacoa – the second largest arid zone in Colombia is Tatacoa Desert, which has surreal desert landscapes and some of the best stargazing in Colombia.
- Guatapé – a picturesque pueblo near Medellín known for its huge rock and lake. And it’s likely the most visited pueblo in Colombia by foreigners.
- La Guajira Peninsula – one of the most visually stunning places in South America, which is located on the northern tip of Colombia where the desert meets the sea.
- Las Lajas Sanctuary – the most beautiful church in Colombia, which has also been called the most beautiful church in the world.
- Medellín’s Christmas lights – Medellín’s annual world-class Christmas lights known as Alumbrados Navideños.
- Feria de Las Flores Medellin – Medellín’s world-famous flower festival each year.
- Parque Nacional Natural Los Nevados – a popular national park in Colombia located in the heart of the Colombian coffee region.
- Parque Tayrona – known for its beautiful beaches and the world’s highest coastal mountain range.
- Popayán – a colonial gem in Colombia best known for its white buildings and churches, it’s a city off the beaten path for foreign tourists but is definitely worth visiting.
- Rio Claro Nature Reserve – located about three hours from Medellín, Rio Claro is the perfect place to unplug from hectic daily life and enjoy a picturesque crystal-clear river, canyon and tropical rainforest.
- Salento and the Cocora Valley – Salento is a picturesque pueblo in Colombia’s coffee region and the nearby Cocora Valley is one of the most striking landscapes found in Colombia.
- San Agustín Archaeological Park – the largest group of pre-Columbian monuments and megalithic statues in South America and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- San Andrés – Colombia’s Caribbean island which is a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve featuring many beaches, islets and coral reefs that are filled with flora and fauna.
- San Gil – Colombia’s adventure capital that is full of things to do including white water rafting, paragliding, caving, rappelling, hiking and much more.
- San Jose del Guaviare – a hidden gem and eco-tourism location off the beaten path and offering wildlife watching, jungle trekking and delving into Colombia’s prehistoric past.
The Bottom Line: Florecer - Orquideas, Naturaleza y Tradiciones
Orquideas, Naturaleza y Tradiciones is definitely worth seeing during Feria de las Flores in Medellín. This is a very popular exhibition of orchids, flowers and crafts. So, Jardín Botanico will be much busier than normal.
The Medellin Guru Team wishes you to enjoy this exhibition and the Flower Festival. Please remember to always be protected with the All Risk health insurance from the Assist Card.
2 thoughts on “Florecer: Orquideas, Naturaleza y Tradiciones”
Nice post, we went to see the beautiful flowers today at the botanical gardens after the car parade.
We went to the flower display at Jardin Botanico yesterday and it was amazing. Highly recommend going to see this.