Facing the EPM Smart Building, Medellín built a park to do exactly what its name says: take your shoes off. Sand, water fountains, a bamboo forest and an invitation to slow down in the middle of the administrative heart of the city. It is one of the best-loved stops on our routes: you arrive by e-bike, rest your feet and understand why this city reinvented itself through public space.
What to see & do
1. The sand and water garden
The ritual is taking your shoes off: sand to walk on, water jets to cool down — downtown best free therapy.
2. The bamboo forest
A mini forest of Colombian guadua that lowers the temperature and the stress in one step.
3. The EPM Smart Building
The park backdrop: home of the public utilities company that helped transform the city.
4. Plaza Mayor & the Metropolitan Theater
One block away: the convention center and Medellín flagship theater complete the cultural district.
Our tours to this place
Barefoot Park sits right on our west-side and downtown routes: you ride in, stretch, breathe and roll on. Pick your tour:
Practical info
- Entry is free and the park is public, open every day.
- If you plan to get wet or bring kids, pack a towel: the point is to join in, not watch.
- It sits between La Alpujarra and Plaza Mayor; Alpujarra and Cisneros Metro stations are close.
- Our tours cross it by day: pair it with Parques del Río and Parque de las Luces.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Barefoot Park cost?
Nothing: it is a free public park, built by EPM.
Can I actually get wet?
Yes, that is the point: feet in the sand and water jets. With kids it works wonders.
Which MOVE tours pass by?
The Express, Urban and Panoramic ride through it as part of the downtown route.
Where exactly is it?
Next to the EPM Smart Building, between La Alpujarra and Plaza Mayor, on the downtown corridor.
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