Live an authentic experience at Finca Buenos Aires, located approximately 7 kilometers from Salento, between 1,700 and 1,900 meters above sea level.
Accompanied by a local guide, you will walk through coffee fields, take part in stages like planting, harvesting, and pulping, and learn about the fermentation, drying, and sorting processes.
The trip includes transportation from Salento, hydration, medical assistance insurance, a traditional snack, and an interactive brewing session to discover the differences between commercial coffee and specialty single-origin coffee.
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Coffee Tour is a 5 to 6-hour shared experience that offers a hands-on look into the coffee tradition of Quindío. The day begins at 7:30 a.m. with transportation from Salento to Finca Buenos Aires, located approximately 7 kilometers from the town.
The farm is located between 1,700 and 1,900 meters above sea level, in a humid temperate climate zone with average temperatures ranging between 18 °C and 24 °C. These conditions favor coffee cultivation and create a landscape of mountains, bamboo groves, and biodiversity.
During the tour, a local guide will explain the coffee process from germination and planting of the seedling (“chapola”). You will walk among coffee plants, learn about different varieties, participate in harvesting ripe cherries, and observe their reception and pulping.
You will also discover how fermentation, drying, and sorting influence the coffee’s aroma and flavor. The experience includes a traditional snack of plantain with “hogao” (savory tomato-onion sauce).
At the end, you will take part in an interactive brewing session and learn to recognize the differences between commercial coffee and specialty single-origin coffee. The package includes transportation from Salento, a guide, hydration, and medical assistance insurance.
We will start the experience with transportation from Salento to Finca Buenos Aires, located approximately 7 kilometers from the town.
We will arrive at a farm located in a humid temperate climate zone, with average temperatures ranging between 18 °C and 24 °C. There, you will receive a welcome and initial instructions from the local guide.
You will learn about the beginning of coffee life and participate in planting a seedling (“chapola”), the young plant that gives rise to future coffee crops.
You will walk through Quindío coffee fields accompanied by the guide, while learning to identify different plant varieties, plant characteristics, and the conditions needed to produce coffee.
You will enjoy the natural viewpoints of the farm, surrounded by mountains, crops, bamboo groves, and birds native to the coffee region.
You will participate in harvesting ripe coffee cherries and learn the traditional techniques used by coffee-farming families to select cherries at the right time.
You will see how harvested coffee is received and learn about the pulping process, where the outer fruit is removed to prepare the bean.
We will take a break to enjoy a traditional plantain snack with hogao, locally known in the region as “el algo”.
You will discover how the fermentation, drying, and sorting processes contribute to developing the final aroma, flavor, and quality of the coffee.
We will conclude with an interactive coffee brewing session. You will learn about brewing methods and discover the differences between commercial coffee and specialty single-origin coffee.
Upon finishing the activity, we will start the return trip to Salento, after experiencing a complete journey through Colombian coffee culture.
Wear comfortable clothing and suitable walking shoes.
Bring a waterproof jacket or raincoat, as the weather can change throughout the day.
Protect your skin with a hat, cap, and sunscreen.
Stay hydrated.
Pack light and bring only the essentials for greater comfort.
If traveling with children, seniors, or people with reduced mobility, we recommend choosing short and easy tours.
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