Visit to Hacienda Nápoles (Doradal)

Entrance to Hacienda Nápoles. Author: XalD

Hacienda Nápoles in Doradal is a place where fantasy, wildlife, and tropical adventure collide across 1,600 hectares. What was once a private estate is now a thriving park of conservation and wonder, blending African plains with Colombian forests to inspire unlimited curiosity.

Begin with a safari-style ride through the sprawling reserve: gaze out over sweeping savannahs as zebras, buffalo, antelope, and ostriches graze. In the wetlands, see the famous herd of hippos—one of the world’s only free-living colonies outside Africa—gliding majestically through shimmering lakes. Your guide shares tales of conservation and adaptation, celebrating the comeback of species reclaimed by the land.

For families, the thrill continues in Jurassic Park, where life-sized dinosaurs rise from tropical vegetation to awe visitors in immersive scenes of prehistory. The on-site zoo offers intimate encounters with big cats, playful monkeys, birds dazzling in color, and rare reptiles. Every corner presents a new world: the aviaries hum with song, butterfly houses glisten, and the African museum showcases wildlife artistry and cultural displays.

The aquatic zone is a splashy oasis: ride waterslides, cross bridges on floating lotuses, and feel the cool spray as you emerge from waterfalls. Old boats and creative play spaces spark children’s imaginations as they trace the journeys of explorers past.

Take a serene stroll through botanical gardens, where native trees and exotic blooms attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Along the way, savor local cuisine at vibrant cafés, where Colombian flavors—roast meats, plantain fritters, tropical fruits—add to your sensory feast.

Hacienda Nápoles stands as a testament to transformation: from private wilderness to a living classroom and sanctuary for species from around the globe. Wander this dazzling expanse, and you’ll leave not just entertained, but moved—by nature’s tenacity, by the park’s vision, and by the power of ecological renewal in the heart of Colombia