The park is structured as a 'living museum' where visitors are encouraged to touch and feed animals, reversing the 'do not touch' policy of traditional zoos.
The park's name is an acronym for 'Parque Nacional de la Cultura Agropecuaria' (National Agricultural Culture Park).
It maintains one of the largest collections of different livestock breeds in Latin America.
The site includes a dedicated station for sericulture, demonstrating the entire lifecycle of the silkworm and silk production.
The park utilizes interactive stations to teach visitors about soil conservation and organic coffee cultivation.
Panaca is the world's largest agricultural theme park, covering over 45 hectares in the Colombian Coffee Axis. It features ten distinct themed stations dedicated to livestock, including agronomy, sericulture, and animal husbandry. The park houses over 4,500 domestic animals, organized into interactive exhibits that demonstrate traditional rural Colombian life. Visitors can engage in close-contact experiences with cows, goats, pigs, horses, and silkworms. The site serves as an educational center for sustainable farming practices and local heritage. A primary feature is the daily live show, which highlights horsemanship and agricultural traditions.
The central amphitheater during the horse and livestock presentation show.
Wear comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes as the park covers significant terrain with inclines.
Use sun protection and insect repellent, as the park is largely outdoors and exposed to tropical sun.
Start at the entrance and follow the designated path to ensure you catch the daily scheduled live performances.
Do not attempt to see the entire park in under four hours, as the physical distance between stations is extensive.
Typically closed on Mondays, except when those Mondays fall on a public holiday.
Avoid feeding the animals anything other than the specific food provided by park staff; follow safety instructions during animal handling demonstrations.
