48-hour express route

  1. Day 1: Salento + Cocora in the morning; afternoon coffee and crafts in Filandia; dinner with a viewpoint sunset.
  2. Day 2: Slow travel in Pijao with origin coffee; return via Armenia for local market snacks and easy transport.
Jeep WillysViewpointsSpecialty coffeeLocal souvenirs

Logistics tips

  • Transport: Armenia bus terminal or jeeps from each main plaza.
  • Cash: Carry some cash; tiny cafés may not take cards.
  • Weather: Light layers and a rain jacket; afternoons can cool down.
  • Timing: Cocora jeeps from Salento usually run 7:00–9:00 a.m.
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Charming Towns of Quindío

Travel through the most beautiful towns of Quindío and be amazed by their colorful architecture, dreamlike landscapes, coffee culture, and the warmth of their people. Each town is a unique experience!

Main street in Salento
Coffee route

Salento & Cocora Valley

Climb to the viewpoint, breakfast with corn arepa, then jeep Willys to Cocora. Pair with origin coffee at sunset.

ViewpointsOrigin coffeeJeep Willys
Day plan Cocora trek
Quiet street in Pijao
Slow travel

Pijao Cittaslow

Calm cafés, chats with baristas, and short walks to rural viewpoints. Ideal to unplug.

Specialty coffeeCalmHandicrafts
Official site
Park and palms in Armenia
Urban base

Armenia as a hub

Use Armenia as your launchpad: markets, origin cafés, and fast transport to other towns.

MarketsMuseumsBus terminal
What to see
Salento, Quindío

Salento

Gateway to Cocora Valley, colorful balconies, and cafés after hiking.

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Filandia, Quindío

Filandia

360° viewpoint, basketry crafts, and specialty coffee terraces.

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Pijao, Quindío

Pijao

Latin America’s first Cittaslow: quiet cafés and mountain silence.

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Buenavista, Quindío

Buenavista

Paragliding, coffee terraces, and vistas over the Cauca Valley.

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Circasia, Quindío

Circasia

Coffee shops, republican façades, and the Free Cemetery symbol.

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Córdoba, Quindío

Córdoba

Guadua groves, hanging bridge, and rural craft tradition.

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Génova, Quindío

Génova

Mountains, clear rivers, and routes toward the páramo.

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La Tebaida, Quindío

La Tebaida

Air gateway to the department, warm vibe and lively plazas.

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Montenegro, Quindío

Montenegro

Coffee Park, traditional fondas, and roasted coffee aroma.

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Quimbaya, Quindío

Quimbaya

PANACA, Christmas lights, and coffee farm routes nearby.

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Armenia, Quindío

Armenia

Capital hub: markets, origin cafés, and quick transport to other towns.

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Why visit the towns of Quindío?

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Architecture & Color

Colonial houses, flowered balconies, and lively streets.

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Coffee Culture

Live the coffee tradition in every corner and share with its people.

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Landscapes & Nature

Mountains, viewpoints, and ecological routes for all tastes.

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