The small city of Cartago lies on the main road between Cali and Pereira. It’s not typically visited by foreigners.
Filandia is one of the best towns to visit in the Coffee Region of Colombia. It’s become quite the tourist hotspot over the years and has many colorful buildings all over town. Filandia boldly refers to itself as “the most beautiful town in Quindío”, much to the chagrin of its rival town, nearby Salento.
Jericó, a town in the southwest of the Antioquia department, is located just over a couple hours from Medellín. It’s one of Colombia’s prestigious Heritage Towns (Pueblos Patrimonio) and one of the country’s most picturesque towns.
A guide of where to eat in Pereira. There are a lot of good restaurants to choose from and a good variety of cuisine. Most can be found in the entertainment district along Avenida Circunvalar while the city center has a few decent choices as well.
The small town of Guaduas, about two hours from Bogotá, offers cobblestone streets, breathtaking views of the Magdalena Valley, and a deep connection to Colombia’s independence.
Honda, one of Colombia’s prestigious Heritage Towns (Pueblos Patrimonio), is a colonial gem with cobblestone streets and a timeless riverfront charm.
A guide on where to eat in Belén de Umbría. With all the places to find food in town, it’s impossible to get hungry. Almost all of the restaurants are located on the main plaza or within walking distance. A few others are just outside town. It’s not exactly world-class cuisine, but there are some very good places to eat.
Cerritos is a suburb just west of Pereira, Colombia. It’s mostly residential but there are a few great hotels and restaurants in the area. Bioparque Ukumarí and Parque Consotá are also located there.