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PANACA is an agricultural based theme park. It features several different species of domesticated animals and many that are exotic to Colombia.
PANACA is a great chance to get up close and personal with these animals and learn the importance of farming and agriculture. I’ve visited on two separate occasions and enjoyed it both times.
Visiting PANACA
To get to PANACA via public transport, you can take a bus run by Coomodequi from the main plaza in Quimbaya. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the park and the bus stops at the main gate.
There are nine themed stations, five presentations, and nature trails at PANACA. The presentations are entertaining and well worth watching. Check the official website for more info. Prices are current as of October 2025, and you can save 10% by purchasing online:
- General admission is COP$110,000.
- Admission for kids under 12 is COP$77,000.
- Admission is free for all kids under 90 centimeters.
You also have an option to do some extreme sport activities and horseback riding. Prices are current as of October 2025:
- The Canopy (Canopea) is a 2-kilometer zipline 100 meters above ground. It lasts 25 minutes and costs COP$50,000 per person. The minimum weight is 40 kilograms while the maximum is 100 kilograms.
- The Tibetan Bridge (Puente Tibetano) is a 100-meter suspension bridge 30 meters above the ground. It costs COP$20,000 per person. The minimum weight is 40 kilograms while the maximum is 100 kilograms, and the minimum height is 130 centimeters.
- The Tarabita is a zipline 60 meters high. It costs COP$20,000 per person. The minimum weight is 25 kilograms while the maximum is 90 kilograms, and the minimum height is 130 centimeters.
- Horseback riding (cabalgata) costs COP$45,000 per person. The minimum age is 10 and the minimum height is 110 centimeters. You’ll have to wear long pants and closed shoes.
When to Get to PANACA
It’s best to get there early. I recommend starting no later than 10am because the park is designed for visitors to follow a loose schedule. For example, the first station’s show finishes earlier and ends for the day, while the last station’s show doesn’t start until later in the afternoon. If you miss the earlier shows, you miss a lot. There are usually two showtimes per station. (NOTE: Shows change over the years, so the shows highlighted on this page may not be offered when you visit.)
Food at PANACA
There are plenty of opportunities to buy food and drinks along the way at reasonable prices. Everything from snacks to coffee and fast food to full meals is available. We sat down to lunch at the Equine Station and had a huge pork chop, although it wasn’t as satisfying as we expected.
Decameron PANACA
For visitors who wish to maximize their time, there is a resort hotel on the premises, Decameron PANACA. It’s attached to the park.
Stations at PANACA
PANACA is very well organized. Once through the main gates, an employee will show you where the main path starts. There are different stations along the main path. Each station has a different theme and some of them have shows lasting between 30 and 45 minutes. When the shows finish, visitors have enough time, anywhere between 15 and 45 minutes, to walk to the next show and enjoy the animals and scenery along the way.
Livestock Station
The first station is the Livestock Station (Estación de Ganadería). Here you have a chance to visit with different types of cattle, sheep, goats, and llamas. It’s possible to feed the animals milk and carrots as well.
The show here is called The Future is in the Country (En el Campo Está el Futuro). There was a lot of audience participation involved, with guests learning how to milk a cow and goat.
The 30 minute show finished with a parade of exotic cattle from around the world with some more audience participation.
Minor Species Station
The next station is the Minor Species Station (Estación de Especies Menores). This features several cages with smaller animals, such as birds, chickens, and rabbits.
The show is called Without the Country There’s No City (Sin Campo No Hay Ciudad). It’s a comedy sketch about a country woman who wanted to leave for the city and was full of good old fashioned paisa humor. The show lasts about 30 minutes.
Ostrich Station
From there, we made a quick stop at the Ostrich Station (Estación de Avestruces), where you’re given the chance to feed ostriches. You can buy carrots for a small fee and hold them out for the ostriches to take them.
Pork Farming Station
Next is the Pork Farming Station (Estación de Porcicultura), where pigs reign supreme. After seeing the cute newborn pigs, you can see giant hogs resting or fighting each other for space in their pens.
The show is called Play it at the Pigdrome (Juégatela en el Cerdódromo), where kids race against pigs and adults have a pig weighing contest. This show lasts about 45 minutes.
The best part of the show is the completely improvised singing from the hosts. They ask some visitors where they’re from and some their jobs, and they battle it out with a song. For me it’s probably the most entertaining part of any show at the park.
Feline and Canine Stations
Next is the Feline Station (Estación Felina), where different kinds of house cats are on display, followed by the Canine Station (Estación Canina), which allows visitors to play with several breeds of dogs. The show is called the Friendly World of the Dog (El Amigable Mundo del Perro), where dogs (and people) are able to show off their amazing skills.
Silk Station
The Silk Station (Estación de Sericultura) allows you to see how silk is produced. It’s housed in a small building.
Equine Station
The Equine Station (Estación Equina) features horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules. There’s even an area to see foals.
We were able to catch the show, the Spectacular World of the Horse (El Espectacular Mundo del Caballo), which displays different breeds of horses originating from different countries.
Agronomy Station
The final stop is the Agronomy Station (Estación de Agronomía), which showcases 30 different species of fruits and vegetables grown locally on farms. There are a few gift shops on the way back towards the main entrance.
My Thoughts on PANACA
If I compare PANACA to the other major theme park in the area, Parque del Café, I would say overall PANACA is much better if you’re looking for something more cultural. Parque del Café is an amusement park that’s great for kids and more about overall entertainment. For non-Spanish speaking visitors, however, PANACA is a little more difficult. The majority is all in Spanish, so it’s much more enjoyable for Spanish speakers.
