Barcelona is the nearest town to the touristic Recuca coffee plantation in the UNESCO World Heritage listed Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia.
Córdoba, Quindío, is a small town in nestled in the mountains of Colombia’s Coffee Region. It’s included in the UNESCO World Heritage listing for the Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia.
After passing through Calarcá several times over the years, we finally decided to visit the center of this small town outside Armenia. Previously, we had only taken tourists to the Quindío Botanical Garden just south of town and drove through on our way to other places.
The city of Armenia is the capital of the Quindío department and part of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia.
In the heart of Colombia’s Coffee Region is the small town of Circasia. It lies on the road between the cities of Pereira and Armenia and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia.
Montenegro is a nice town within the UNESCO World Heritage listed Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia. If you find yourself passing through on the way to one of the many recreational parks in the area and want to stop or stay the night, here’s some info to help.
Buenavista is a small town in the UNESCO World Heritage listed Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia. It makes for a great day trip and is still relatively off the beaten path.
A bamboo rafting trip down the Río La Vieja is a popular activity in Colombia’s Coffee Region. It’s great for visitors of all ages.
The infamous Nevado del Ruiz erupted on November 13, 1985. Landslides and avalanches caused by the eruption killed over 23,000 people and wiped out the village of Armero. Villages around the volcano, which is 5,321 meters high, remain on constant alert to this day.
The small coffee producing town of La Celia is located in the mountains of Colombia’s department of Risaralda. It’s part of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia.