Coffee Triangle

If you’re looking to get off the beaten path and find out-of-the-box things to do in Colombia, why not explore the Colombia Coffee Triangle? The region consists of the three states of Caldas, Quindío, and Risaralda, which are famous for producing the vast majority of the local product. Away from the crowds in Bogotá, Medellín, and Cartagena, this fertile area is nestled in the rolling mountains of the Cocora Valley, accessible only by car or plane. It’s such a thrilling region that it’s been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site, with towns like Salento and Pijao leading the way. Here you’ll find colonial villages steeped in time, vast open landscapes that are ripe for growing coffee, and cultures that have been built around decades of coffee production. Through colorful plazas, local shops, and an excellent variety of restaurants, every fiber of the region has been influenced by Colombia’s most famous export – the perfect combination of coffee and culture. There are also ways to take advantage of the outdoor scenery, such as hiking, biking, and bird watching.