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One of the oldest towns in Colombia, Anserma doesn’t offer much for tourists, but it’s an authentic coffee town. It’s part of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia.
Getting There
There are direct buses to Anserma from Pereira, Manizales, Cali, and Medellín. From Pereira’s bus terminal and Medellín, Flota Occidental runs several routes daily. Shared taxis can take you to Guática, a nearby town. They leave when full.
Getting Around
Anserma has very steep hills making it difficult to walk in certain places. The town has a good taxi service that can get you anywhere you need for the minimum fare.
Recreational Areas
To the north of the bus terminal is a nice recreational area. There’s a football stadium, basketball courts, and playground. We often go there to play basketball.
A good swimming pool and recreational area is located on the southern outskirts of town at Disminuya. They have a small concession stand for snacks and drinks. It’s not the cleanest pool when there are lots of people but it’s a nice escape on a hot day. It also has cabañas for rent.
Hotels
There are a few reasonably priced hotels in Anserma. On the lower plaza is Hotel Imperial. It’s a more traditional style hotel in a colonial building. A few blocks from the lower plaza is Hotel Mirador Santana, which is considered a nice hotel.
If you want to get away from it all, there’s a bamboo house on the outskirts of town. Not many people know about it. Contact me and we can help arrange a stay there if you’d like.
Safety
Parts of Anserma can be unsafe late at night. The entertainment zone of La Avenida is usually full of people at night and very safe, but the center of town is quiet and empty. It’s wise to take a taxi rather than walk.
