{"id":3342,"date":"2018-04-04T08:06:47","date_gmt":"2018-04-04T14:06:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tomplanmytrip.com\/?page_id=3342"},"modified":"2026-01-29T04:49:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T09:49:18","slug":"zona-cafe","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/travel-to-colombia\/destinations-in-colombia\/zona-cafe\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore The Coffee Region"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"gb-container gb-container-607bc25b destHeader\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ef7ef055 destSectionContainer\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-23c44a2d\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-326e7c7e destHeaderMask\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Coffee-region-Cocora-Valley-Jeep-Willis.jpg\" alt=\"Coffee region - Cocora Valley - Jeep Willis - R\u00e9gion du caf\u00e9\" class=\"wp-image-79694\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Coffee-region-Cocora-Valley-Jeep-Willis.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Coffee-region-Cocora-Valley-Jeep-Willis-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Coffee-region-Cocora-Valley-Jeep-Willis-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Coffee-region-Cocora-Valley-Jeep-Willis-768x960.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-78fa79b2\">\n<p>[tpmt_breadcrumb]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading destHeaderTitle light has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6b79559eb9f464e7e23e10d271c382d8\">Colombia Travel Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading destHeaderTitleSub has-base-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-977ee8e2cc37cda77e87318b29fcc897\">COFFEE REGION<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading destHeaderTitleSubSmall has-base-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5438a38357a0759708ddea71bd4192cd\">COLOMBIA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"destHeaderText has-base-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ff2455e9186ccc85841f193b1440552c\">The Coffee Region, also known as Coffee Axis, stretches across three departments (Caldas, Risaralda, and Quind\u00edo) in the heart of Colombia. Beyond its UNESCO-recognized coffee cultural landscape, the area is famous for its colonial towns such as Salento and Filandia, the Cocora Valley with its wax palms, thermal baths, and the Los Nevados National Park with its snowy summits that draw in hikers and climbers.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-23e84385 destSectionContainer normal\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fb46d96e postHeaderAccordion gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1e294904 postHeaderAccordionPanel gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-2ec74e2a gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-2ec74e2a\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Why trust TOM PLAN MY TRIP?<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-b0893f7b\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b0893f7b\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3f988422 postHeaderAccordionPanelContent\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-bd22543f postHeaderAccordionPanelContentInfos\">\n\n<p>We are on a quest across Colombia to discover<strong> the top local agencies<\/strong> to establish a trustworthy <strong>network of experts<\/strong> and gather <strong>unique, valuable insights<\/strong> for each destination. 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class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center destTitle has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-edff2b3197a4ca5aa442ba907f9a3d54\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Select a destination in the Coffee Axis<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>[tpmt_region_map id=8]<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"gb-container gb-container-9f05bb2e destSection\" id=\"postWhat\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7edfd080 destSectionContainer\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading destTitle has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d0948cdbd0a812059780e8c0b90cd30a\" id=\"cle\">VISIT COLOMBIA&#8217;S COFFEE REGION<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center destIntro has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0456126e4fa38549c977073b0e55f7b0\">For making smart choices quickly and effortlessly<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f66c5a58 postItineraryBoxCarousel\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e05addb2 postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-337231d7 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-62df0bc7560d5b498fcbd4b939b60865\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">general overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3bef3c8b0fd54044756986363b432d4a\">A hilly region abundant in coffee farms and welcoming little towns<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a864533e gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5758b743 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-cdb815b5 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-cdb815b5\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Where is the Coffee Region located<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" 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It covers an area of <strong>1,500 km\u00b2<\/strong> (half the size of Luxembourg) and has about <strong>3,000,000 inhabitants<\/strong> (called <strong>Paisa<\/strong>, like those from Antioquia).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Coffee Region is located <strong>south of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/travel-to-colombia\/destinations-in-colombia\/medellin-around\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"3344\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"80646\">Antioquia<\/a><\/strong>, <strong>east of the <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/travel-to-colombia\/destinations-in-colombia\/pacific-coast\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"3340\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"80647\"><strong>Pacific coast<\/strong> <\/a>(separated by the <strong>Western Cordillera<\/strong>), <strong>north of Cali<\/strong>, and <strong>west of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/travel-to-colombia\/destinations-in-colombia\/bogota-around\/bogota\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"8834\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"80648\">Bogot\u00e1<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-03a7c52c gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-32502fa0 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-32502fa0\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Why visit the Coffee Region<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-2d0c7c63\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2d0c7c63\">\n\n<p>The Coffee Region (<strong>zona cafetera<\/strong>) is known for its <strong>endless coffee plantations<\/strong>, meticulously managed by <strong>smiling farmers<\/strong> proud of their work, and its <strong>beautiful colonial villages<\/strong> connected by <strong>Willys Jeeps<\/strong> dating back to <strong>World War II<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The region&#8217;s <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/coffee-in-colombia\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"94664\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"109079\">strong coffee culture<\/a><\/strong> and inhabitants&#8217; enthusiasm for developing sustainable tourism have earned it recognition as a <strong>UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, the region boasts <strong>preserved biodiversity<\/strong> thanks to its numerous <strong>natural reserves<\/strong> and <strong>national parks<\/strong>, perfect for <strong>hiking<\/strong>, <strong>horseback riding<\/strong>, and <strong>bird and howler monkey watching<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d81f3b98 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-c3f0cf06 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-c3f0cf06\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Best time to visit the Coffee Region<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-e357eeb3\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e357eeb3\">\n\n<p>Most of the Coffee Region is situated between <strong>1,200 and 1,800 meters<\/strong> above sea level, ensuring a pleasant climate year-round (between <strong>20 and 30 degrees Celsius<\/strong>). However, expect regular but brief rain showers, especially in the afternoons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Multi-day Treks:<\/strong> Dec-Mar and Jun-Aug (sunnier days)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coffee Harvests:<\/strong> Sep-Dec (main) and Apr-May<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also numerous festivals worth discovering:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Feria de Manizales<\/strong> (Jan)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Carnaval del Diablo<\/strong> in <strong>Riosucio<\/strong> (Jan)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Festival Nacional del Caf\u00e9<\/strong> in <strong>Calarca<\/strong> (Jun)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Noche de las Velitas<\/strong> in <strong>Quimbaya<\/strong> (Dec 7)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-75da35bb gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-4c2745b3 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-4c2745b3\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">How many days are enough to enjoy it fully<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-b4d82948\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b4d82948\">\n\n<p>Many travelers visit the Coffee Region just to see <a data-lasso-id=\"80649\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/travel-to-colombia\/destinations-in-colombia\/zona-cafe\/salento\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"12078\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Salento<\/strong> <\/a>and the <strong>Cocora Valley<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What a mistake!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This region offers a variety of experiences that you can easily combine to create a wonderful adventure. Plan for at least <strong>five days<\/strong> to visit a few <strong>colonial villages<\/strong>, go on beautiful <strong>hikes<\/strong>, and relax in <strong>gorgeous accommodations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b4626f37\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-90916390 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Coffee-Farm-Jardin-Antioquia-Colombia-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-80460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Coffee-Farm-Jardin-Antioquia-Colombia-2-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Coffee-Farm-Jardin-Antioquia-Colombia-2-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Coffee-Farm-Jardin-Antioquia-Colombia-2-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d8b4b756 postItineraryBox us\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c86b1e0d postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c87ca1306a776b7ea9c51a1a756a9d94\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">Our secret to actually enjoying your Colombia vacation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fb919e6128a2217dc926075b21747671\">AI and social media have turned travel into a frantic race. 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I enjoy taking the <strong>long loop<\/strong>, which lasts about <strong>five hours<\/strong> and allows you to fully appreciate the beauty of the place (while avoiding some of the tourists).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It&#8217;s an activity you can do on your own, without the help of an agency.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-73e55c86 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-fc5ba44d gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-fc5ba44d\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Los Nevados Natural National Park<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 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data-lasso-id=\"80650\">favorite national parks<\/a><\/strong> in <strong>Colombia<\/strong>. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/los-nevados-national-park-treks\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"83922\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"80651\">Multi-day hikes<\/a><\/strong> through <strong>stunning landscapes<\/strong> (including tropical forests, paramos, and glaciers) are available from <strong>Pereira<\/strong>, <strong>Manizales<\/strong>, and <strong>Salento<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most famous sites are <strong>Nevado del Ruiz<\/strong> (5,321m, the summit is not accessible as it is an active volcano), <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/los-nevados-national-park-treks\/santa-isabel-glacier\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"83927\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"80652\">Nevado Santa Isabel<\/a><\/strong> (4,950m), <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/los-nevados-national-park-treks\/nevado-del-tolima\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"83930\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"80653\">Nevado del Tolima<\/a><\/strong> (5,215m), <strong>Paramillo del Quindio<\/strong> (4,750m), and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/los-nevados-national-park-treks\/cocora-valley-otun-river-basin\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"83933\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"80654\">Laguna de Otun<\/a><\/strong> (3,950m).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it&#8217;s not necessary to go with an agency (except to access the glaciers), <strong>I highly recommend it<\/strong> because the trails are not marked, and the logistics can be complicated to arrange. <strong>Don&#8217;t forget to bring a good rain jacket<\/strong>, as it often rains.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-bf2d7417 gb-accordion__item\" 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9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-79aa4d81\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-79aa4d81\">\n\n<p>A hidden gem to the general public, <strong>Tatam\u00e1 Park<\/strong> is located on the outskirts of the lovely village of <strong>Sanctuario<\/strong> (2 hours from Pereira).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This park is an <strong>AICAs site<\/strong> (essential habitats for certain bird species &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.birdlife.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"80655\">IBA<\/a>), home to over <strong>110 species of mammals<\/strong>, <strong>400 species of birds<\/strong>, and <strong>110 species of reptiles<\/strong>. It covers <strong>52,000 hectares<\/strong>, with altitudes ranging from <strong>1,165 meters to 4,250 meters<\/strong>, allowing visitors to experience a variety of ecosystems (<strong>paramos<\/strong>, <strong>rainforest<\/strong>, and <strong>Andean forest<\/strong>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>six-hour hike<\/strong> to the waterfalls is possible with the help of a local guide.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e6560490 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-f66a459e gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-f66a459e\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Santuario de Fauna y Flora Ot\u00fan Quimbaya<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-c3df96d3\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c3df96d3\">\n\n<p>Located <strong>15 km from Pereira<\/strong>, <strong>Otun Quimbaya<\/strong> is a natural reserve of just under <strong>500 hectares<\/strong>, renowned for <strong>birdwatching<\/strong> and <strong>howler monkeys<\/strong>. With altitudes ranging from <strong>1,750 to 2,276 meters<\/strong>, its main ecosystem is the <strong>Andean forest<\/strong>, which is home to <strong>60 mammal species<\/strong>, <strong>307 bird species<\/strong>, <strong>200 monkey species<\/strong>, and over <strong>15 amphibian and reptile species<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can choose from <strong>three trails <\/strong>from the visitor center, all accompanied by a guide. Note that there is only <strong>one tour per day<\/strong> on weekdays and <strong>two tours per day<\/strong> on weekends.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-25cfa41b\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-22dd3af9 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0b581585\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Los-Nevados-Natural-Park-Coffee-Region.jpg\" alt=\"Los Nevados Natural Park Coffee Region\" class=\"wp-image-80631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Los-Nevados-Natural-Park-Coffee-Region.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Los-Nevados-Natural-Park-Coffee-Region-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Los-Nevados-Natural-Park-Coffee-Region-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1f31fd7b postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-db7ce3ce postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e1bb4f972e0c44cc5b7e23e1db00ccac\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">HAVING FUN AND RELAX<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4b48769ef66badc3a2852e062dff9f8b\">Between outdoor activities, family attractions, and well-deserved rest.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e2009ca2 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ae10e054 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-3e918a3e gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-3e918a3e\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Soaking in the hot springs<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-6d2c6506\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6d2c6506\">\n\n<p><strong>It&#8217;s an activity I love,<\/strong> especially after a long day of hiking. The only downside is you&#8217;ll have to ignore the occasional <strong>rotten egg smell<\/strong> due to the <strong>sulfur<\/strong> (volcanic activity). Depending on the location, these <strong>hot springs<\/strong> are more or less developed\u2014they can range from looking like a <strong>municipal pool<\/strong> to a small <strong>hot water basin<\/strong> lost in the mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The most well-known hot springs are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Near Pereira:<\/strong> <strong>Santa Rosa de Cabal<\/strong> (very developed and very popular) and <strong>San Vincente<\/strong> (semi-developed).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The hot springs route from Manizales:<\/strong> <strong>Tierra Viva<\/strong> (small and nice in the evening), <strong>El Oto\u00f1o<\/strong>, <strong>El Ruiz<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In the Nevados:<\/strong> <strong>Termales del Ca\u00f1\u00f3n<\/strong> (100% natural).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3b48acb4 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-853feb2d gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-853feb2d\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">The attraction parks<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-c91b4241\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c91b4241\">\n\n<p>The Coffee Region boasts several <strong>theme parks<\/strong>, offering numerous attractions and activities perfect for children. But if you&#8217;re seeking authentic experiences, you might want to skip them. The major parks include <strong>PANACA<\/strong> (focused on agriculture), <strong>Parque Arrieros<\/strong> (focused on culture), and <strong>Parque del Caf\u00e9<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All are situated in <strong>Quindio<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7c55dfd5 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-91a117b8 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-91a117b8\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Aerial view of the Eje Cafetero<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-c4af150e\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c4af150e\">\n\n<p>Nothing compares to flying like a bird to truly appreciate the breathtaking scenery of the Coffee Region. The sole <strong>paragliding center<\/strong> is in <strong>Buenavista<\/strong> (1 hour from Armenia), and you can also reserve a <strong>hot air balloon ride<\/strong> in <strong>Montenegro<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2d8fdd96 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-4ed464e4 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-4ed464e4\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Horseback riding<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-06cd6b09\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-06cd6b09\">\n\n<p>The <strong>arrieros<\/strong> (mule drivers) played a significant role in the development of the coffee region, and even today, many locals travel by <strong>horseback<\/strong> around their farms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re a beginner, a <strong>2-3 hour excursion<\/strong> around <strong>Salento<\/strong> will be perfect for you. For the more experienced, <strong>multi-day trips are possible<\/strong>, crossing stunning landscapes like the paramos or the Cocora Valley, fording rivers, and spending the night in authentic fincas (farms). It&#8217;s a great way to step into the shoes of an arriero\u2014but watch out for sore backsides!<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8a06903e gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-db1c96f6 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-db1c96f6\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Biking<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-23b8fb0a\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-23b8fb0a\">\n\n<p>Exploring the Coffee Region by <strong>bicycle<\/strong> is another fantastic option. Certain agencies provide <strong>2, 3, or 5-day tours<\/strong> that combine cycling with visits to tourist attractions. Another excellent activity is to take a <strong>jeep ride<\/strong> up to <strong>La Carbonera<\/strong> (1.5 hours from Salento) and then ride <strong>20 km<\/strong> downhill on a mountain bike. Beware of the <strong>mud<\/strong> and the <strong>adrenaline<\/strong> rush!<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a8da53b8\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ea980b6c postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-504d4f2b\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Coffee-Region-Santa-Rosa-de-Cabal-hot-springs-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Coffee Region Santa Rosa de Cabal hot springs \" class=\"wp-image-80627\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Coffee-Region-Santa-Rosa-de-Cabal-hot-springs-1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Coffee-Region-Santa-Rosa-de-Cabal-hot-springs-1-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Coffee-Region-Santa-Rosa-de-Cabal-hot-springs-1-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d3984452 postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-50c1e277 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e9761153eacade74872549c9bdaad56a\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">FAUNA AND FLORA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9f0fe017519fe9beb27ef66906177408\">What can you observe in the coffee region?<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a7da8f37 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a2f75368 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-c5be563a gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-c5be563a\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">The p\u00e1ramos<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-a4efcec5\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a4efcec5\">\n\n<p>The <strong>paramos<\/strong> are an essential ecosystem in <strong>Colombia<\/strong>, serving as the <strong>source of the country&#8217;s rivers<\/strong>. These very humid areas lie between <strong>3,000 and 4,500 meters<\/strong> in altitude. This ecosystem is present in only five countries globally, with the majority located in Colombia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most iconic plant is the <strong>Frailej\u00f3n<\/strong>, and numerous animals, including the <strong>spectacled bear<\/strong>, <strong>tapir<\/strong>, <strong>ocelot<\/strong>, <strong>puma<\/strong>, and <strong>condor<\/strong>, live here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Coffee Region, the paramos you can explore are <strong>P\u00e1ramo Los Nevados<\/strong>, <strong>P\u00e1ramo del Chili<\/strong> (Pijao), and <strong>P\u00e1ramo de T\u00e1tama<\/strong> (Sanctuario).<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-66bbd405 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-74bbe484 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-74bbe484\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Giant palm trees<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-2887d63e\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2887d63e\">\n\n<p>The <strong>wax palm<\/strong> (<strong>Ceroxylon quindiuense<\/strong>) is endemic to the <strong>Andean forest of Colombia<\/strong> and can reach up to <strong>60 meters<\/strong> in height. Trust me, you feel tiny standing next to it. It can live up to <strong>200 years<\/strong> and grows very slowly\u2014it takes nearly 80 years to resemble a palm tree. Its impressive appearance contributes to breathtaking landscapes, which is probably why Colombia <strong>chose it as the national tree in 1985.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most famous place to see them is the <strong>Cocora Valley<\/strong>, but they are gradually disappearing due to the lack of new shoots (eaten by cattle). A good tip to avoid tourists is to see them at <strong>La Samaria<\/strong> (near Salamina) or <strong>La Carbonera<\/strong>\u2014there are actually <strong>100 times more<\/strong> wax palms there than in the Cocora Valley.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2cde8054 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-229f07ae gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-229f07ae\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Birdwatching<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-bf9ff298\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-bf9ff298\">\n\n<p>The Coffee Region is also a paradise for <strong>birdwatchers<\/strong>, especially in certain coffee plantations, national parks, and around <strong>Manizales<\/strong> and <strong>Pereira<\/strong>. The most sought-after species include <strong>Penelope perspicax<\/strong>, <strong>Pyroderus scutatus<\/strong>, <strong>Grallaricula cucullata<\/strong>, <strong>Ognorhynchus icterotis<\/strong>, the famous <strong>condor<\/strong>, as well as many species of <strong>hummingbirds<\/strong>\u2014I saw many in the <strong>Recinto del Pensamiento<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The most well-known birdwatching sites in the Coffee Region are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rio Blanco<\/strong> (Manizales)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Paramo de los Nevados<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Paramo de T\u00e1tama<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>La Carbonera<\/strong> (Salento)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Otun Quimbaya<\/strong> (Pereira)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-808d336e gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-ade7724b gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-ade7724b\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Butterflies<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-bf09f475\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-bf09f475\">\n\n<p>Colombia is home to nearly <strong>4,000 butterfly species<\/strong>, and you can easily spot a few at the <strong>Jardin Botanico del Quindio<\/strong> (near Armenia). Admission is paid (quite pricey for a botanical garden) and provides access to a <strong>2-hour guided tour<\/strong> with a local guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This could be a great <strong>family plan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4dc6cbef gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-062a6847 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-062a6847\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Howler monkeys <\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-7d56aacb\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7d56aacb\">\n\n<p>Considered the <strong>alarm clock of the forest<\/strong> (they howl at sunrise), <strong>howler monkeys<\/strong> are quite difficult to spot\u2014it&#8217;s best to go early in the morning. The two most well-known places to see them in the Coffee Region are the <strong>Otun Quimbaya Reserve<\/strong> and the <strong>Barbas Bremen Reserve<\/strong> (Filandia).<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-673282ae\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-cc09feb0 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-323c67b0\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Coffee-region-Cocora-Valley-Wax-palm-tree-3.jpg\" alt=\"Coffee region - Cocora Valley - Wax palm tree (3)\" class=\"wp-image-79692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Coffee-region-Cocora-Valley-Wax-palm-tree-3.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Coffee-region-Cocora-Valley-Wax-palm-tree-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Coffee-region-Cocora-Valley-Wax-palm-tree-3-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\"><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6382a386 postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ee7f8c93 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-db0d5206309a1b78af5707f9fa6539de\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">Coffee culture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1fa12ec079ef7bc06b9e1bf489505fb7\">How to immerse yourself in the Zona Cafetera.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-79f0410e gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-26529d7d gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-27daa603 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-27daa603\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Lovely colonial towns<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-ef05fc2a\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ef05fc2a\">\n\n<p>The Coffee Region has numerous <strong>colonial villages<\/strong>. I find <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/travel-to-colombia\/destinations-in-colombia\/zona-cafe\/salento\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"12078\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"80656\">Salento<\/a><\/strong> a bit overhyped (too many people). I prefer staying in <strong>Salamina<\/strong>, <strong>Pijao<\/strong>, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/travel-to-colombia\/destinations-in-colombia\/zona-cafe\/filandia\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"12115\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"80657\">Filandia<\/a><\/strong> to feel more like a local. No matter where you go, the key is to take your time, sip a coffee in the <strong>main square<\/strong>, and wander through the <strong>colorful streets<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-56c8eb9b gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-d6d931c5 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-d6d931c5\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Plan a coffee tour<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-9daebe40\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9daebe40\">\n\n<p>This is a <strong>very easy activity to undertake<\/strong>, as many coffee plantations offer it. The <strong>most organized<\/strong> <strong>fincas<\/strong> (sometimes feeling less authentic) are around <strong>Salento<\/strong>. I&#8217;ve found excellent ones near <strong>Pijao<\/strong> and <strong>Filandia<\/strong>\u2014fewer crowds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tours can vary from a brief visit (1-2 hours) of the finca to observe the <strong>different stages<\/strong> of coffee harvesting to more detailed tours that include <strong>coffee tasting<\/strong>, various <strong>brewing methods <\/strong>(French press, V60, Chemex, etc.), and explanations of<strong> the difference<\/strong> between regular and specialty coffee (semi-washed or natural). Be sure to book a tour <strong>with lunch<\/strong> included. It&#8217;s always plentiful and delicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The roasted coffee packets<\/strong> sold on-site also make excellent gift ideas.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-559187ec gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-f15b788d gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-f15b788d\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Plan a chocolate tour<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-e482c1c0\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e482c1c0\">\n\n<p>Less famous than coffee, <strong>Colombian chocolate<\/strong> is also highly regarded. This visit is particularly enjoyable for <strong>food lovers<\/strong> and <strong>families<\/strong>. In addition to the plantation tour, you can taste the <strong>sweet pulp<\/strong> around the cacao bean and craft your own <strong>chocolate bar<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-07b3b9a9 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-3ccdd613 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-3ccdd613\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Plan a panela Tour (Colombian sugar)<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-dc9c915a\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-dc9c915a\">\n\n<p>The <strong>Panela tour<\/strong> occurs in <strong>trapiches<\/strong>, and it&#8217;s quite difficult to experience since it&#8217;s still done in a <strong>very traditional<\/strong>, small-scale way and isn&#8217;t very tourist-oriented. I recommend contacting a local agency to set it up. The process of making panela includes <strong>extracting juice from sugar cane<\/strong>, <strong>boiling it<\/strong> in different vats for purification, and <strong>turning it into sugar<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-31cc08f9 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-6b0892e9 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-6b0892e9\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Join great workshops<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-5b47c14d\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5b47c14d\">\n\n<p><strong>Basketry<\/strong>, the art of weaving objects from plant fibers (notably for making baskets), is a well-known craft in <strong>Filandia<\/strong>. If you&#8217;re more interested in hats, be sure to visit one of the <strong>Aguadas<\/strong> workshops, where these stunning headpieces are handcrafted from <strong>Iraca palm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-da54479c\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1515befd postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-74e732d5\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Street-Salento-Coffee-Region.jpg\" alt=\"Street Salento Coffee Region\" class=\"wp-image-80633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Street-Salento-Coffee-Region.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Street-Salento-Coffee-Region-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Street-Salento-Coffee-Region-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3a31f18f postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4e137b82 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6808a56241c1bd7523da4f2b656643e2\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">WHERE TO STAY IN THE COFFE REGION<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a613e8406debaa33c29e1bbf7b3871ae\">My favorite hotels in the Coffee Axis.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-78c4eb76 gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-894a18e9 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-8f7d6db8 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-8f7d6db8\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Hacienda et coffee farms<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-f523147b\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f523147b\">\n\n<p>In the Coffee Region, <strong>stunning old buildings<\/strong> (100 to 200 years old) have been adapted to host travelers. Some are situated <strong>on vast estates<\/strong>, featuring <strong>impressive gardens<\/strong> and parts used for agriculture\u2014often for coffee! These accommodations are known as <strong>fincas<\/strong> or <strong>haciendas<\/strong>, offering <strong>a complete coffee experience<\/strong>. This is particularly true for smaller fincas, as they have only a few rooms, making the owner more accessible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are some accommodation suggestions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/recommends\/hacienda-venecia-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"lasso-urls\" data-id=\"46903\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"80658\" data-lasso-name=\"Hacienda Venecia\" data-lasso-lid=\"46903\">Hacienda Venecia<\/a>:<\/strong> A large estate near <strong>Manizales<\/strong> with both a &#8220;boutique hotel&#8221; section and a more economical dormitory section. It&#8217;s an excellent site for birdwatching.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/recommends\/reserva-guadalajara-2\/\" data-type=\"lasso-urls\" data-id=\"36234\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-id=\"80659\" data-lasso-name=\"Reserva Guadalajara\" data-lasso-lid=\"36234\">Reserva Guadalajara<\/a>:<\/strong> Lodging near <strong>Salento<\/strong> for horse and coffee lovers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Finca Los Tulipanes:<\/strong> A very cozy, small coffee finca near <strong>Filandia<\/strong>, ideal for sharing good moments with the owner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/recommends\/finca-tradicional-el-otono\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"lasso-urls\" data-id=\"46909\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"80660\" data-lasso-name=\"Finca TRADICIONAL EL OTO\u00d1O\" data-lasso-lid=\"46909\">Finca el Oto\u00f1o<\/a>:<\/strong> A small paradise near <strong>Pijao<\/strong>, far from the usual tourist trails.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ee883881 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-d0b976d7 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-d0b976d7\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Romantic stay in glamping<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-6bfb4a25\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6bfb4a25\">\n\n<p><strong>Glamping<\/strong> offers a more comfortable alternative to traditional camping. It is typically set in beautiful natural surroundings and this type of accommodation pairs perfectly with the landscapes of the Coffee Region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are a few glamping suggestions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/recommends\/entre-rios-glamping\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"lasso-urls\" data-id=\"30540\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"80661\" data-lasso-name=\"Entre Rios Glamping\" data-lasso-lid=\"30540\">Entre Rios<\/a>:<\/strong> An unusual stay near <strong>Armenia<\/strong> in <strong>Safari-style tents<\/strong>, with many activities on offer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/recommends\/lumbre-glamping\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"lasso-urls\" data-id=\"30543\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"80662\" data-lasso-name=\"Lumbre Glamping\" data-lasso-lid=\"30543\">Glamping Lumbre<\/a>:<\/strong> A bit expensive for what it is, but you wake up just a stone&#8217;s throw from the <strong>Cocora Valley<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/recommends\/ecohotel-monte-tierra-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"lasso-urls\" data-id=\"46913\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"80663\" data-lasso-name=\"Ecohotel Monte Tierra\" data-lasso-lid=\"46913\">Monte Tierra<\/a>:<\/strong> Spacious, well-equipped domes to enjoy the scenery of <strong>Filandia<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-296fd44b gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-45c74de8 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-45c74de8\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Thermal bath hotels<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-c063ca07\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c063ca07\">\n\n<p>Staying at large thermal resorts like <strong>Santa Rosa de Cabal<\/strong> or <strong>San Vicente<\/strong> doesn&#8217;t appeal to me. You might get bored, and your skin will get all wrinkly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, I know of two small accommodations <strong>that are worth checking out:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/recommends\/termales-del-ruiz\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"lasso-urls\" data-id=\"46901\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"80664\" data-lasso-name=\"Termales del Ruiz\" data-lasso-lid=\"46901\">Termales del Ruiz:<\/a><\/strong> A small hotel at the base of <strong>Nevado del Ruiz<\/strong>, ideal for birdwatching and trekking. Beware, it gets very cold at night.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Termales La Quinta:<\/strong> A stunning 20th-century property with only 6 rooms, secluded in the mountains.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-99d61513 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-fbab9475 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-fbab9475\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Sleeping among birds<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-16d1af9d\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-16d1af9d\">\n\n<p>You can easily see birds in the coffee fincas. However, if you&#8217;re after a specific species or travel with a big camera for bird photography, there are specialized accommodations for that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/co\/owls-watch-nature-retreat-manizales2.es.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"80665\">Owl&#8217;s Watch <\/a>in Rio Blanco:<\/strong> Near <strong>Manizales<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Montezuma Rainforest Ecolodge:<\/strong> Next to <strong>T\u00e1tama National Park<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/co\/tinamu.fr.html?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"80666\">Hotel Tinamu<\/a>:<\/strong> Between <strong>Manizales<\/strong> and <strong>Pereira<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f6319a62 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-5e3d8e39 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-5e3d8e39\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Unique accommodations<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-902d1b4d\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-902d1b4d\">\n\n<p><strong>Some high-end hotels<\/strong> in the Coffee Region stand out for their excellent service, facilities, or locations\u2014which often reflects in their prices. One thing is certain: you&#8217;ll never want to leave!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fr.hotels.com\/ho2970363392\/el-nido-del-condor-ecolodge-villamaria-colombie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"80667\">Nido del Condor<\/a>:<\/strong> Luxury glamping on the edge of a canyon for easy condor spotting. Accessible from <strong>Manizales<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/recommends\/hacienda-bambusa\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"lasso-urls\" data-id=\"46915\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"80668\" data-lasso-name=\"Hacienda Bambusa\" data-lasso-lid=\"46915\">Hacienda Bambusa<\/a>:<\/strong> A luxurious hacienda south of <strong>Armenia<\/strong> with only 8 rooms, surrounded by coffee and cacao plantations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/recommends\/sazagua\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"lasso-urls\" data-id=\"30392\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"80669\" data-lasso-name=\"Sazagua\" data-lasso-lid=\"30392\">Sazagua<\/a>:<\/strong> An outstanding boutique hotel offering many experiences for a stress-free stay.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-963e7f14\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9b147188 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7cc62d03\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Farm-And-Food-Viterbo-Coffee-Region.jpg\" alt=\"Farm And Food Viterbo Coffee Region\" class=\"wp-image-80634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Farm-And-Food-Viterbo-Coffee-Region.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Farm-And-Food-Viterbo-Coffee-Region-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Farm-And-Food-Viterbo-Coffee-Region-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-86a084fa postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-75a16412 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d7ba962d6c29647ce2b0e49467464540\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">EATING AND DRINKING<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-39beb278808da9ac79e1ca8c85cc0fb8\">Here are some specialties of the Eje Cafetero.<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5d0ac0ef gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7a8f0263 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-aac48d86 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-aac48d86\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Traditional finca meals<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-36ae054c\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-36ae054c\">\n\n<p>It&#8217;s not a specialty per se, but I love it so much that it deserves its own section. Most of the products come directly from the farm and are made with love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Breakfast<\/strong> is always hearty to provide the energy needed for the day&#8217;s tasks. It typically includes <strong>arepa<\/strong>, <strong>chocolate milk<\/strong>, <strong>rice<\/strong>, <strong>beans<\/strong>, <strong>scrambled eggs<\/strong>, <strong>coffee<\/strong>, <strong>fruit juice<\/strong>, and sometimes a <strong>broth with a piece of meat<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The same goes for <strong>lunch<\/strong>. It always starts with another delicious <strong>soup<\/strong> accompanied by <strong>potatoes<\/strong> and <strong>yuca<\/strong>. The main course usually consists of <strong>rice<\/strong>, <strong>grilled meat<\/strong>, <strong>plantain<\/strong>, and a small <strong>salad<\/strong> to ease the conscience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, it&#8217;s impossible to leave hungry from a finca.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6588929c gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-2bcb2a9a gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-2bcb2a9a\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">La trucha al ajillo<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-260892a5\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-260892a5\">\n\n<p>These are <strong>trout fillets<\/strong>, deboned and cooked in a <strong>garlic sauce<\/strong>. They are often served on a large <strong>fried patacon<\/strong> (plantain). The trout might be a bit overcooked for my liking, but the sauce is always delicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is especially a specialty of <strong>Salento<\/strong>. I suggest the restaurant <strong>D\u00f3nde Laurita<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1bf06c35 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-38245650 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-38245650\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Los dulces (sweets)<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-67c3d317\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-67c3d317\">\n\n<p>Colombians have a sweet tooth, especially during the <strong>Christmas season<\/strong>. On the streets, you can find <strong>natilla<\/strong>, <strong>dulce de breva<\/strong> (fig jam), <strong>arequipe<\/strong>, <strong>arroz de leche<\/strong> (rice pudding), <strong>obleas<\/strong>, and many other treats!<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-bb1e0902 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-3c5cbbf1 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-3c5cbbf1\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">My secret list of good restaurants<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-97e0b99c\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-97e0b99c\">\n\n<p>Eating well is 50% of a successful trip (yes, I just made that up). Generally, the best restaurants in the Coffee Region are found in the larger cities. But there&#8217;s an exception: <strong>Filandia<\/strong>. This village is known for its culinary scene, with the top spot going to <strong>Helena Adentro<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you stay around <strong>Pereira<\/strong>, you can enjoy the view at <strong>Octavo<\/strong> (near Cerritos) or try the delicious chorizo at <strong>La Postrera Campestre<\/strong>. And if you&#8217;re between <strong>Salento<\/strong> and <strong>Filandia<\/strong>, make sure to order local specialties at <strong>El Roble<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-19639b04\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2d082cc6 postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e797f12c\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Trucha-Fish-Salento-Coffee-Region.jpg\" alt=\"Trucha Fish Salento Coffee Region\" class=\"wp-image-80632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Trucha-Fish-Salento-Coffee-Region.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Trucha-Fish-Salento-Coffee-Region-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Trucha-Fish-Salento-Coffee-Region-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1f62995f postItineraryBox\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f6e16780 postItineraryBoxInfos\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosName has-global-color-11-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e25775458ddf24db0c56d8419342c013\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">TransportATION<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading postItineraryBoxInfosIntro has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ca5e389f752c672fc8d2320cc6784796\">Getting around the Coffee Region<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b3c18e1c gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-81ecd91a gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-b91f5521 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-b91f5521\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">The aiports<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-d1a792a4\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d1a792a4\">\n\n<p>There are <strong>three main airports<\/strong> in the Coffee Region. The best-served is <strong>Pereira<\/strong>. Another good option is <strong>Armenia<\/strong>. I don&#8217;t recommend <strong>Manizales<\/strong> because flights are often canceled or delayed due to bad weather.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-42ebaabe gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-3e2db753 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-3e2db753\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Buses<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-f340afc0\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f340afc0\">\n\n<p><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">It&#8217;s easy to get around the Coffee Region by\u00a0<strong>bus<\/strong>, and the main cities, as well as the tourist villages, are well connected.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-26bcc3a0 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-4c01b8bf gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-4c01b8bf\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">The Willys<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-6859fdd5\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6859fdd5\">\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a frequently used way to <strong>travel between villages<\/strong> (or to the <strong>Cocora Valley<\/strong>). The departures are scheduled at fixed times, but the <strong>jeep<\/strong> will depart sooner if it fills up. You&#8217;ll be surprised at how many people can fit in, with two travelers standing at the back\u2014I personally love it!<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fa473f0d gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-1e72604c gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-1e72604c\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Renting a car<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-1898c3a8\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1898c3a8\">\n\n<p>The Coffee Region is an excellent place to <strong>rent a car<\/strong> for a few days. With its compact area and well-maintained roads, you <strong>can easily visit various tourist sites in one day, <\/strong>minimizing the need to switch hotels frequently.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a8861b18 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-06db72e6 gb-accordion__toggle\" id=\"gb-accordion-toggle-06db72e6\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Chiva<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" ariahidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div id=\"gb-accordion-content-e55c38c5\" class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e55c38c5\">\n\n<p>These <strong>large, colorful buses<\/strong> travel along dirt roads to transport goods from village to village. It&#8217;s a <strong>bumpy, noisy<\/strong>, and very <strong>authentic<\/strong> journey.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-bc39e5f5\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-bcf3affb postItineraryBoxPicture\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-35d1421c\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Jeep-Filandia-Coffee-Region.jpg\" alt=\"Willys Jeep - Filandia - Coffee Region\" class=\"wp-image-80630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Jeep-Filandia-Coffee-Region.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Jeep-Filandia-Coffee-Region-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Jeep-Filandia-Coffee-Region-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"postItineraryBoxPictureAuthor\">\u00a9 Tomplanmytrip<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"gb-container gb-container-e981b3d9 destSection destExperience\" id=\"destExperience\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center destTitle has-base-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6e61029309bc7a0fde4ce819348f17ef\" style=\"text-transform:capitalize\">Favorite experiences in the coffee axis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center destIntro has-base-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a27ef37df385838efadaa1d9a5739c7d\">Directly contact the best local agencies for this destination<\/p>\n\n\n<p>[tpmt_activities_carousel region=8]<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6523c558 destMore\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fc9fc63f destMoreContainer\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3bce46af destMoreIllu\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-4d0e9ffd\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"747\" height=\"591\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-4d0e9ffd\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/tom-adrien-1.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"tom-adrien-1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/tom-adrien-1.png 747w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/tom-adrien-1-300x237.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 747px) 100vw, 747px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-cd3650fe\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading destMoreTitle has-global-color-14-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-19d9e8387353123fe2493a1f80826ce3\">Looking for more activities? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"destMoreInfos has-base-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-25e95048211a5240b3a0ee8e64a4fb2d\">We personally select and test the best tours in Colombia\u2014to help you make the right choices.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-98ff1c2c gb-button-text destCta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/tours\/\" data-lasso-id=\"80670\">See all tours<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"gb-container gb-container-ddbeb640 destSection destReviews\" id=\"destReview\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-61de140b destSectionContainer\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center destTitle\">Traveler Reviews<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Aymeric-1-1-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-95105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Aymeric-1-1-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Aymeric-1-1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Aymeric-1-1-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tomplanmytrip.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Aymeric-1-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"French couple who traveled to Colombia with Tomplanmytrip | Review\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Hagp-BVnn2g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; 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