Coffee Region

The coffee triangle is one of my favorite regions of Colombia because of its beautiful mountains, seas of coffee fields, countless shades of green and special species of birds.  In the heart of the Risaralda Valley, lies Sazagua Boutique Hotel, a beautiful place to stay, with so much attention to design, service and detail. Here you can completely unwind in your own little paradise and be at the best places in the region in no time. In this article I’ll tell you more about Sazagua Boutique Hotel, near Pereira and give you tips for places to visit in the Colombia coffee region.

El Nido del Condor is an ecolodge, located on a mountain between two gorges in the Colombia coffee region. And only accessible by cable car! Writing this down, takes me back to this little paradise for a moment.  El Nido del Condor is so indescribably beautiful that there are almost no words for. The location on a mountain, completely surrounded by plantations, flowers and birds, the high-end architecture and the amazing views, make this a place you only encounter in your dreams. And when you think it can’t get any more beautiful, there are also condors flying around. In this article, I’ll take you to one of the most unique hotels in Colombia: El Nido del Condor.

Hacienda Bambusa in the Colombian coffee triangle is a place straight out of a Colombian soap opera! This traditional finca, beautifully situated on a large cacao and avocado plantation, has been transformed into a luxury boutique hotel where you can experience the wonderful atmosphere of the coffee region. In this article you will read more about Hacienda Bambusa and I will give you several tips for things to do in the Colombia coffee region.

For as long as I have been traveling in Colombia, I have been impressed by the coffee region. The rural atmosphere, its friendly people, views of miles of coffee plantations, idyllic farms, flowers, beautiful birds and lovely villages. When I heard about a new road trip by Secretos de Colombia, through this coffee triangle, also known es el Eje Cafetero, my heart immediately started beating faster. A few days on the road with a car, visiting villages, cocoa and coffee plantations, enjoying good food and drinks and staying overnight in three high-end boutique hotels. In this article I’ll tell you more about my itinerary through the coffee region in Colombia, including things to do, hotels, excursions + useful tips. 

Are you planning to visit Salento and the Cocora Valley in Colombia? Then make sure you spend the night at Lumbre Glamorous Camping. You’ll stay in the middle of nature and be surrounded by the tallest (wax) palms in the world. From your suite you can walk to waterfalls and viewpoints and you are only ten minutes away from the famous Cocora Valley. While in the evening, you stare at the stars from your bed. In this article I’ll tell you more about Lumbre Glamping near Salento in Colombia and give you tips for what to do in the surroundings.

Salento is a bohemian village in Colombia, known for its bright-colored houses and great coffee. One of my favourite spots for a stopover. Salento is also the perfect base for a trip through the nearby Valle de Cocora, where you can walk along the tallest palm trees in the world. What to do in Salento? In this article you’ll find an overview with the best things to do in Salento, the cutest town of Colombia.

Curious about the highest palm trees in the world? Valle de Cocora (Cocora valley Colombia) is home to the Palma de Cera de Quindío (the wax palm), the tallest palm tree on the planet. This tree has an average height of 50 to 60 m. Valle de Cocora is one of the most beautiful areas in Colombia to go for some lovely day-hikes. Read more about a visit to the Valle de Cocora, the different hike options and everything you need to know, in this article.