A guide to the Colombian coffee triangle

The Colombian Coffee Triangle,(Eje Cafetero / Zona Cafetera) is the famous Colombian coffee region, a Unesco World Heritage Site. The coffee triangle is a rolling to mountainous area east of Bogotá and south of Medellín. Besides the many cute coffee villages scattered in the rolling landscape, this area is a paradise for nature lovers, with volcanoes, glaciers, waterfalls, thermal pools and natural parks. The most touristic coffee village is Salento which is located near the Valle de Cocora, followed by Filandia.

Our favorite experiences in the coffee region include spending the night in a hacienda on a coffee plantation, strolling around idyllic villages where time seems to have stood still, chilling in thermal pools in the middle of nature and hiking in the national parks. Here you will find all our tips for fun things to do.

If you’re going to this region for the first time and aren’t quite sure where to start your tour, check out this information on the different regions, cities and sights. And read our article with comparison of Salento and Filandia.

Here you can read tips for the nicest hotels and hostels, transport + practical information about the climate, the best time to go, how long to stay and other useful information for a round trip in the coffee triangle.