Filandia and Salento Coffee Towns Tour

Salento, Filandia, Pereira, Armenia, Manizales
Duration

4 - 6 hours

Tour Type

Private Tour

Pricing

$$$

Languages

Español, Inglés

Overview

A trip to the Coffee Triangle wouldn’t be complete without visiting the traditional small coffee towns, especially when they are cute, colorful and full of tradition, are we right? So, come with us on this fun and mesmerizing cultural tour around the two coffee towns you cannot miss.

What will you do in this tour to Filandia and Salento?

In this short but quite complete tour, you will learn about the Coffee Cultural Landscape and the traditions that make the Coffee Region so famous and cherished. You will visit Filandia, its main streets and viewpoints and the main square. Then, you will head to Salento to explore this bigger but still charming town. You will make stops in the best spots of both places and you will be able to try some typical snacks on your own.

Join us on this Filandia and Salento Coffee Towns Tour and let these two towns embody the essence of the Coffee Cultural Landscape and show you a bit of everything that our incredible Coffee Region has for you to discover. Trust us, this will be a real treat for you.

Itinerary

Depending on where you are staying, our driver will pick you up and you will head to Filandia, the first town, to start this cultural tour around the typical “pueblitos”.

The city is considered one of the most attractive in the western Colombian Andes. And as it is situated on top of a hill the panoramic views offer most magnificent landscapes of the coffee-growing region. It also brings together charming traditional architecture, exuberant nature and a rich coffee culture in one place, which on top of that is very easy to visit.Here, you will make some stops to seize the most out of this town. You will be able to take tons of pictures and buy souvenirs if you want.

Head now to Salento. Salento is the oldest town in this region and it is framed by the national tree, the Wax Palm Tree and a ton of touristic spots and towns, besides the coffee landscape. Here, you will be able to walk around Calle Real and the square to see the traditional houses with their colorful facades and balconies. You will also stop at some viewpoints and take some time just to enjoy the place. You will have time to have something to eat.

After a full experience in the heart of the Coffee Triangle, and having some time to take pictures or getting yourself some souvenirs, you will be driven back to your hotel.

Highlights

  • Exploring Filandia’s main spots and viewpoints
  • Walking around main streets of Salento
  • A brief lesson about UNESCO’s Coffee Cultural Landscape World Heritage Site
  • Time to take tons of pictures of the coffee towns and the coffee landscapes.

Included/Excluded

  • Gran Colombia Tours private guide
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off in private transportation
  • All risk insurance
  • Breakfast and lunch
  • Extra purchases

Know before you book

  • The departure can be from Armenia, Pereira, Salento, Filandia or Manizalez, please select the correct rate
  • The transfer time is included in the total duration of the tour. Please note that, depending on the city you choose, the duration of the tour may vary.
  • Pick-up by jeep if your departure is from Salento or Filandia
  • Pick-up by car or van if your departure is from Armenia, Pereira or Manizales

Frequently asked questions

Some say there is an endless spring around the coffee region, its annual average temperature is 18ºC. This is an ecosystem with a very humid climate, you can expect light rain almost daily.

The weather in Salento region is usually warm and temperate, with some cloudy intervals. We recommend you wear comfortable and cool cotton clothing, walking shoes and a cap. Don't forget to use sunscreen even if the sky is cloudy.

Tour's Location

Salento, Filandia, Pereira, Armenia, Manizales

Owner

admingct

Member Since 2023

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