How many days to spend in the Coffee Region?

Colombian Coffee Triangle consists of the three rural departments of Caldas, Quindio, and Risaralda. The region’s principal cities are Manizales, Pereira, and Armenia, all easily accessed by plane. The ‘Coffee Cultural Landscape’ has been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage.

To have enough time to enjoy the region, you will need at least two full days in here.

Enjoy a Coffee Experience in an authentic Coffee Farm: Of course, the region’s main attraction is Coffee tasting. You can learn more about a centennial tradition of coffee growing in small plots in the high forest. Also, learn about the way farmers have adapted cultivation to difficult mountain conditions. You can’t miss a visit to a Coffee farm, observe great coffee plantations, learn the coffee process, and taste a cup of coffee, admiring the mountains at sunset.

On your second day, discover the is Cocora Valley. It is home to giant wax palms (Colombian national tree). This valley offers breathtaking views and trekking opportunities, hiking, or horse riding.
On this same day, you can also explore gorgeous, petite, and traditional towns in the region, like Salento, Filandia, and Buenavista.

Also, the Coffee Region is known for Birdwatching; Colombia is # 1 in Bird Species on Earth. Colombia has more than 1,920 bird species thanks to its vast range of habitats cloud forest, paramos, rainforests, plains, lowlands, snowcapped peaks, even the highest coastal mountain range in the world. Colombia is home to the most extensive bird collection on the planet, almost 2,000 in total, with 73 considered endemic species. The Coffee Region is a perfect place to enjoy birdwatching in its different National Natural Parks.

If you would like to enjoy more extra days in the Coffee Region, there are so much more places to discover:

– Orchids and fruit trees tour, visit a project of agricultural conservation of orchids and other plants, discover the native forest, fruit trees, water sources, and carnivorous plants.

– Play Tejo: Colombia’s national sport Tejo, or turmeque, combines beer, targets, and explosions in a competition that advocates the sport somewhat questionably claim is safe for all the family.

– Horse rides & picnics

– Hiking and Canopying at Rio Blanco Reserve

– If you like architecture, discover more beautiful and authentic villages of farmers from the region; its beauty and lifestyle will blow your mind.

– Water Thermals: The heat that flows from the earth and carries the rich waters of the thermal springs is considered medicinal. Discover hot springs that are a natural sanctuary where exclusive animal and botanical species converge. In addition, their beauty and splendor will surprise you.

The best options for hotels are built in authentic farms where you can enjoy stunning landscapes or choose to stay in the downtown of the original and beautiful villages like Salento or Filandia.