Overview
Colombian coffee is enjoyed all over the world. Couched in rolling, emerald green hills between the cities of Pereira, Armenia and Manizales in the western Andes is the triangular region which produces the distinctive bean. Agriculture here is diversifying but the terraced coffee fincas, interspersed with bamboo jungles and giant banana plants, still dominate the attractive landscape. Recently, several of these historic properties have opened their doors to visitors. Alongside them are new purpose-built countryside hotels. At this altitude (1,400m - 2,200m) the climate is delightful and conducive to a restful wind down, with thermal pools, adventure sports, theme parks and walking trails to enjoy.
Holidays Coffee Region (Zona Cafetera)
From expertly designed Private Journeys to trail-blazing Group Tours, browse our range of carefully crafted holidays.
Group - Classic
Colombia
Chachalaca: Colombia’s Colonial and Coffee Culture
(based on two people sharing & excluding flights)
Private Journeys
Colombia
Self-drive Colombia: Exploring the coffee region and beyond
(based on two people sharing & excluding flights)
Private Journeys
Colombia
Signature Colombia: Culture and coffee
(based on two people sharing & excluding flights)
Private Journeys
Peru / Colombia
Signature Peru and Colombia – Andean Wonders to the Caribbean Coast
(based on two people sharing & excluding flights)
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Where to go when - our guide to Coffee Region (Zona Cafetera)
The weather in Coffee Region (Zona Cafetera) is wide and varied
The coffee region is famous for its verdant sloping landscapes peppered with rustic traditional towns. Here the weather remains pleasant throughout the year, with a temperate climate and enough rainfall to quench the thriving greenery. Keen hikers will do well to visit this region, which is known for stunning scenic trails through cloud-forest and farmlands - the most famous being the Cocora Valley trek from Salento which takes in the world’s tallest palm trees. The driest months tend to be November - March and July - August, although you should always pack clothes for all climates as rainfall is highly unpredictable. It’s best to avoid the fortnight over Christmas and New Year as visitor numbers will be higher.
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