The small village of Santa Elena is located high above Medellín in the mountains of Antioquia. 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. The flower arrangements of the Flower Festival, called “Silletas” have an impressive history, and are today a cultural symbol of Medellín. The small-scale flower farms in Santa Elena are family-run for generations.

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.

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Comfortable shoes and sunscreen are highly recommended