Last checked: 25 October 2026 by Lia. Sources: Parque Arví official FAQ; Metro resolution 0008 of 2026. Hero photo: Paco Godoy, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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Santa Elena is the green escape above the city, cooler than the valley, with flower farms and the silletero tradition that fills the Feria de las Flores every August. Parque Arví is the easy public piece of it. You are a long way from Parque Lleras, which is the point.
Overview
Santa Elena is the home of the silleteros and a green escape above the city.
Highlights
- Parque Arví trails.
- Flower farms and the silleteros.
- Air that is actually cool. Bring a layer.
Getting around
Metrocable Line L does not run on Tuesdays. The road through Santa Elena also reaches the park, and the airport road towards Rionegro passes this side of the hills.
Who it suits
People who want trees, quiet, and a cabin rather than a bar under the room.
Frequently asked questions
Can you reach Santa Elena without a car?
Yes. Metrocable Line L runs to Parque Arví from Santo Domingo, except on Tuesdays. The park is closed that day too.
Why do people talk about silleteros here?
Growers from Santa Elena carry the flower displays in the August Feria de las Flores parade.
