Eje Cafetero

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Matecaña International Airport (PEI) – Pereira, Risaralda

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El Edén International Airport (AXM) – Armenia, Quindío

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La Nubia Airport (MZL) – Manizales, Caldas

Nature, Tradition, and the World’s Best Coffee

Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Coffee Cultural Landscape is a Colombian treasure that blends tradition, nature, and warm hospitality. Here, travelers can visit coffee farms to learn about the entire production process, explore colorful towns with traditional architecture, and venture into the majestic Cocora Valley, home to the towering wax palm Colombia’s national tree, which are one of the tallest trees in the world, reaching heights up to 200 feet/ 60 meters.

Beyond its cultural and natural richness, the Coffee Region offers theme parks, thermal springs, snow-capped volcanoes, traditional gastronomy, and wellness experiences a perfect mix of relaxation, learning, and adventure.

Activities & Tours

  • Mild weather year-round: 17°C – 25°C (63°F – 77°F).
  • Recommended dry seasons: December – February and June – August.
  • 3 days: Coffee tour, visits to Salento, Filandia, and Cocora Valley.
  • 4–5 days: Include hot springs (Santa Rosa or Termales del Otoño), the Botanical Garden & Butterfly Sanctuary, Parque del Café or Panaca.
  • 6–7 days: Excursion to Nevado del Ruiz, mountain glamping, Termales del Sifón, and a visit to Bioparque Ukumarí.
  • More than 7 days: Combine all experiences with free time to relax, enjoy local gastronomy, and add personalized activities.
  • Harvest Festival (August, Pereira).
  • National Coffee Festival (June, Calarcá).
  • Bandola Festival (August, Sevilla).
  • Yipao Festival (June, Armenia).
  • Rainbow trout with patacón (fried plantain).
  • Bandeja paisa.
  • Corn arepa.
  • Desserts made with guanábana and breva (fig) with arequipe (caramel spread).
  • Single-origin coffee (local tasting).

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