Jardin Botánico Eloy Valenzuela

Bucaramanga


Located a short walk from the park in Floridablanca, this lush botanic garden beside a pretty stream is a good place to take a break from the city, although you can still hear the frenzied traffic in the distance. In addition to wonderful trees covered with drooping moss, it has two small lakes and a population of turtles.

Admission includes the services of a guide, but you're also free to explore on your own.


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