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Parque Panaca (Quindio, Colombia)

5/19/2017

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Panaca - National park of agricultural culture
Panaca - National park of agricultural culture
​Panaca is the first agricultural theme park in the world and it offers a unique fun experience that allows you to interact with the countryside and its animals. The park has amazing shows, very impressive thematic Stations and a unique amount of animals on its 2.8 kilometers.
 
When you are at Panaca you enjoy an unparalleled experience between animals, nature and man while interacting with more than 4,500 animals and enjoying shows and adrenaline rushing experiences such as zip line.

​On top of that you can enjoy sensational landscapes, unlimited nature, amazing animals and endless activities that will make your experience with the countryside, simply unforgettable.

Shows and Stations

​The park slogan is "Without countryside there is no city" (Sin campo no hay ciudad) and during the very educational but entertaining shows the message is thought to visitors, specially kids. It is important to learn that the eggs you eat for breakfast come from the chicken, and that the chickens need the people form the countryside to take care of them and there is a process for it. The eggs just do not come from the store, and when you learn that you will value the countryside.
En esta hamaca nacio Panaca
Hamaca: where Panaca was born
Panaca, Quindio
The mix of great human talent, made up of acrobats, coaches and troubadours, provide visitors with fun exhibitions.

Thematic Stations are:
  • Livestock Station: learn about the different  breeds of cattle, sheep, goats and buffalos. You can interact with all the animals, feed them, and practice milking on cows and goats and take photos. In the Dairy shop PANACA you can buy milk, butter, ice cream, arequipe, different types of cheese, yogurt and kumis, all produced in the artisan plant of PANACA.  
  • Minor Species Station: At this station you will find one of the largest collections of poultry in the world, with approximately 60 breeds of pigeons and 40 hens, in addition to different breeds of ornamental birds, ducks, geese, turkeys, piscos, rabbits and curies. 
  • Porcicultura Station: at this station you will have the opportunity to learn  everything about pigs and the pork industry in the country. You will be able to interact with pigs of exotic races like the Chinese Poland and Asian. You will see the process of growth from gestation, childbirth, weeding pens, lift and feeding. 
  • Agroecology Station: If you ever wanted to learn about medicinal and aromatic plants, this is a station you must visit. You can also sample of the products manufactured with baba of the snail.  Surprise yourself with a small handmade sample of essences extracted from lemongrass, citronella, orange and eucalyptus, used to aromatize and purify environments. Do not forget to go through the vermicelli to learn how these small animals transform organic waste into humus or manure for plants. 
  • Canine Station: You will meet 120 canine specimens from 47 different breeds, passing through five blocks distributed in Friendly dogs, Workmen, Dwarfs, Banners and Giants.
  • Sericulture Station: Learn about  Sericulture, a technique that is more than 5 thousand years old,  you can learn about the process of breeding silkworms and the production of cocoons. In addition, you will see how interesting is the making of silk, a fabulous interaction between animals and plants. 
  • Equine Station: Appreciate different equine races of horses. Meet "Pesito" the world's smallest horse of the breed Falabella and the surprising Cebrallos, the result of the crossing of a mare and a male zebra. 
  • Agronomy Station: See a large sample of the many alternatives offered by non-coffee farming in this area of ​​the country. You will be able to appreciate a great variety of palms and heliconias, accompanied by many other species that adorn the gardens and trails, including a collection of native trees that are planted to protect the waterfalls 
  • Feline station: The fun increases with the most amazing specimens of cats in the first Cattle of the world open to the proudly Colombian public, the new Feline Station of PANACA, in which you can appreciate more than 16 breeds of cats from all over the. Also in the interactivity room humans will be able to pretend they are cats living with  developed senses of these great animals with their super smell and night vision.
  • Ostriches station: A habitat specially designed to make the world's largest bird feel at home, with outdoor corrals for traversing and training, feeders and drinking fountains, sand terrain for ease of movement and special filters to avoid moisture. There is also a special interactive area where visitors will have the opportunity to feed in their own hands these magnificent animals. 
Pig Station Panaca
Pig Station at Panaca
Ostrich Station Panaca
Ostrich Station Panaca
The shows are: 
  • The Amazing World of Livestock: You will meet "Nano" a person from the future who comes to visit the Park, and along with "Checho" will teach you in a playful and fun way all the wonders of the livestock world, you will also see the first sheep derby in Colombia, with four Beautiful sheep athletes, you can also participate in the milking competition and learn to dance typical music.
  • The Adventures of Azucena Flower and Campo Alirio: (Without countryside there is no city). Enjoy an funny staging with the occurrences of this amusing pair of peasants who with your help and in company of its intrepid animals will teach you the importance of the countryside in the life of the man.
  • The Juan Chancho Montoyá Cerdódromo: Visitors to the swine station will now be able to enjoy the emblematic Juan Chancho Montó Cerdódromo where children and adults participate in the most varied competitions, while learning everything about pigs.
  • The Friendly World of the Dog: Live a magical journey through the history of the dogs and have fun with the skills of the man best friend. 
  • The Spectacular World of the Horse: Enjoy and learn about horses, burros (donkeys) and zebras.
LivestocK Panaca
After the Livestock Show you can ride a bull
Milk a cow at Panaca
Learn how to milk a cow
Willis Panaca
Learn about Colombian culture at Panaca

Adrenaline rushing experiences

The park also offers adrenaline rushing experiences such as Zip Line, tibetan bridge, nature walks and even Horseback Riding.
The Zip Line is the longest cable flight in Colombia. More than 2 thousand meters of route in 5 sections on coffee plantations and beautiful landscapes. 
Zip Line Panaca
Puente tibetano Panaca
Tibetan Bridge

Enjoy the amazing views and breath fresh air

As you walk from station to station, take time to look around and enjoy the amazing views, breath fresh air and get in touch with nature. You can also do some souvenir shopping at the different shops around the park.
Souvenir store Panaca
You can shop for souvenirs at the stores around the park
Palm trees Panaca
Wax Palms in Quindío, Colombia
The park offers different tickets that allow you to save some money by pre-paying for some attractions. If you would like more information visit ​www.panaca.com.co
10 Comments
Heather @ Country Life City Wife link
5/19/2017 08:30:49 am

WOW, my mom is from Colombia (Cartagena de Indias) and I admit I have ventured out some when I go to visit, but hadn't heard of Panaca. Very interesting! I will have to ask her if she's heard about it.

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Vera Bortolotto link
5/19/2017 09:36:18 am

WOW how beautiful! It looks like you had an amazing time. I would love to take a trip there someday. I will add it to the bucket list!

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Lori Bosworth link
5/19/2017 12:43:14 pm

An agricultural theme park sounds like a great idea. It sounds very educational for the kids. Those pigs are so cute. The zipline and the Tibetan Bridge look amazing. I would love to visit Panaca.

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David Elliott link
5/20/2017 08:25:30 am

This looks to be an incredible park. I love all the stations here and it seems that you get to be a lot more interactive in them than a lot of the other places I have been to with animals. I am sure my daughter would love a place like this.

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Tina Butler link
5/20/2017 08:54:47 am

I would love to go to an agriculture theme park. My kids might not like it but I would love it. Your photos capture your trip beautifully. Oh goodness the photo of the piggys is too cute.

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Michelle Cantu
5/20/2017 10:08:01 am

What a beautiful park. I would love to visit, animals really steal my heart. I could spend all day just admiring them.I love this type of adventure for vacation.

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Ali Rost
5/20/2017 05:45:54 pm

I grew up on a small farm in Iowa, and agriculture is such a part of who I am. I had no idea there was a a them park devoted to it! I love all of the different stations to learn more about animals. The zip line and bridge give me butterflies in my tummy! Thanks so much for telling your readers about the park

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Censie Sawyer link
5/21/2017 04:53:30 pm

What a fun adventure for kids. We have talked about visiting Colombia when the kids are older. This would be a must visit for sure if we go. Thanks for the great info.

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Renee @ getting fit fab link
5/23/2017 04:19:10 am

What an amazing park! Zip lining looks like so much fun, that bridge?! Did you go over it? I don't know if I'd even try. It looks like there is so much to do and at all different levels. I'd love to travel there one day in the future.

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Louise Smith link
5/23/2017 04:42:17 am

Oh, wow! This park looks amazing. I have two children who would just adore it here. Stacey's a bit of a daredevil so she'd definitely be giving that zip wire a try :)

Louise x

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