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Parque Gallineral

San Gil, Colombia
Ranked #2 of 3 attractions in San Gil
4.0 of 5 stars 23 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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San Gil, Colombia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

This botanical garden--located where the Quebrada Curiti meets the Rio Fonce--is a shaded garden-like setting, meant for solitary strolls...or lazy afternoons with a good book or good friends. I found the place kinda "uninspiring" and "normal"...however, I have visited many gorgeous locales around the world! So...if you are like me...maybe "Parque Gallineral" is just "so-so" (and the 6000COP entry fee... More

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Bucaramanga, Colombia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012

Its a lovely place, very calm and you can enjoy of all beautiful nature in this park. More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

Try with a visit to the waterfallasand the caves that are more interesting and fun that it More

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Bogota, Colombia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012

Lovely reserve with old and big trees.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. More

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Madrid, Spain
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2011

This park is a nice place to go on a hot day if you want to escape the sun. It is nice and cool because of the trees. There are restaurants were yu can have a drink or some food. The entrance is a little expensive at 6000 pesos. More

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12 reviews 12 reviews
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 December 2010
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A park with several walking trails. Nos very big but beautiful vegetation, mostly sleepy trees. A river crosses the park. Bathing in the river is not allowed from here but there is a pool that uses the water from the river. There are also some restaurants. Very pretty. More

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Bogota, Colombia
2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW
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El Cerrito, Colombia
2 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012
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Bogota
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012
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