Explore the Back to Earth agroecological route and discover the transformation in the historic localities of Santa Fe and La Candelaria. Immerse yourself in a captivating journey through vegetable gardens located in unexpected places, such as old houses, communal spaces, patrimonial sites, and even commercial establishments.
These places are more than just vegetable gardens: they are connection points with the earth, where the power of plants and the desire to revitalize our city are intertwined in a special experience. In this adventure, you will visit four vegetable gardens full of peasant and ancestral wisdom located in the heart of the city center.
Discover the magic of this agroecological route in Santa Fe and La Candelaria. Dive into vegetable gardens that are more than just green areas; they are links with the earth and history.
- Private car: "Santa Helena" on Carrera 5A # 31 – 40.
- TransMilenio: Starts at Calle 34 Station and Avenida Caracas. From there, start your walk along Calle 34 to Carrera 5, where you'll find the entrance to the vegetable garden.
- SITP or bus: Find the nearest route along Carrera 7, get off at the bus stop located at AK 7—Cl 33, and walk along Calle 32 to Carrera 5A # 31 - 40, where you will find the entrance to the vegetable garden.
1. The tour starts at the Santa Helena vegetable garden (Carrera 5a # 31 – 40), located in the San Martin neighborhood.
2. The second stop is the Casa Quinta de Bolivar Museum (Calle 21 # 4A –3 0 este), a colonial site in La Candelaria, situated on the slopes of Monserrate Hill, that tells one of the most important stories of Colombia's Independence.
3. Continue to the El Cóndor vegetable garden (Calle 10 # 3 – 41) located in the heart of La Candelaria.
4. End at the Botanico Hostel (Carrera 2 # 9 – 87), an accommodation that has gained recognition thanks to its decoration with living walls and services based on environmental sustainability.
- The route is available every day and lasts approximately five hours.
- You'll need to make a reservation by sending an email to [email protected].
- Check schedules and recommendations at https://jbb.gov.co/rutas-agroecologicas/.
- Call the phone +601 437 7060 or cell 313 5025464.
Discover the magic of this agroecological route in Santa Fe and La Candelaria. Dive into vegetable gardens that are more than just green areas; they are links with the earth and history.
