Last updated on December 20, 2023.

Quinchía is a town in the coffee region of Colombia and part of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia. It has been described as one of the more beautiful towns in the Coffee Region, and has a large indigenous population.

 

History

Originally inhabited by indigenous people, the modern town of Quinchía was founded in 1919. Its principal economy is based on agriculture, specifically coffee, plantains, yucca, and sugarcane.

 

Plazas

The town has a nice plaza with a church, surrounded by a few restaurants, cafés, and shops.

Plaza in Quinchía, Risaralda, Colombia
Plaza
Plaza in Quinchía, Risaralda, Colombia
Plaza

Another small plaza has a monument and is well shaded by tall tress.

Other plaza in Quinchía, Risaralda, Colombia
Other plaza

 

Batero Hill

There is a lot of interesting things for nature lovers in Quinchía. In addition to a botanical garden, Quinchía is home to a few nature reserves. The most famous is Batero Hill (Cerro Batero), located just outside town. It’s recommended to hire a local guide for the hike.

Cerro Batero in Quinchía, Risaralda, Colombia
Batero Hill

 

Getting There

There are direct buses to Quinchía from Pereira and nearby Anserma. Buses that go between Pereira and Medellín will stop at the entrance to the town where taxis are usually waiting. From Pereira’s bus terminalFlota Occidental has a few daily services between the cities.

Buses stop on this road in Quinchía, Risaralda, Colombia
Buses stop on this road

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