Parques del Río Medellín

Parques del Río Medellín is a linear park located in the central area of the Colombian city of Medellín that integrates both banks of the Medellín River, which crosses the city from south to north.

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Type: Park
Description: urban park in Medellin, Colombia
Address: Medellín

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Medellín Metropolitan Theatre and Barefoot Park.

Medellín Metropolitan Theatre

Theater building

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The José Gutiérrez Gómez Medellín Metropolitan Theatre is the most important and biggest theater in the city of Medellín, Colombia. Medellín Metropolitan Theatre is situated 220 metres east of Parques del Río Medellín.

Barefoot Park

Park

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Barefoot Park is a zen-inspired public park in Medellín, Colombia. The park was funded by EPM and designed by architect Felipe Uribe de Bedout. The park includes a green area with gardens and bamboo, a sand area, and an area with water fountains. Barefoot Park is situated 320 metres northeast of Parques del Río Medellín.

Water Museum EPM

Museum

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The Water Museum EPM is in Medellín, Colombia. It is part of the Barefoot Park and receives about a 1,000 visitors a day, mostly students. The museum provides an educational tour of 22 rooms spread over four buildings with technology explained in an entertaining way and guests interacting with the physical principles of water, energy, gas and telecommunications. Water Museum EPM is situated 350 metres east of Parques del Río Medellín.