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Bloomin’ marvellous

MEDELLÍN, Colombia, is known as the city of eternal spring for its mild weather and its Botanical Garden has azaleas in bloom nearly all year round, as well as a massive collection of orchids. That said, the best time to visit is early August, when the Feria de las Flores, the Flower Festival takes place: among other events, growers create magnificent displays on chair-like frames called , which they carry on their backs in a flamboyant

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