- Medellin - The Southwest of Antioquia is one of Colombia’s major coffee-growing regions with approx. 100,000 ha of coffee plantations. This unique coffee region starts just outside of the city of Medellín in the lush green Andean highlands. The tour will start from Medellin and we will drive to Fredonia. There, you will explore a traditional small-scale farm run in the fourth generation by the same family.
- Fredonia - On less than three hectares a local farmer and his family produce their own coffee brand and give us the unique opportunity to observe the whole coffee processing from the plant to the cup. They grow several varieties of coffee beans such as Castillo, Caturra, and Pajarito.
Stroll through the coffee fields learning more about growing and collecting the coffee beans. Learn about the process of this quality coffee and follow the steps of cultivation, selection, and production. At the end of the circuit plant your own coffee tree. Enjoy an exclusive lunch based on the ancient traditional dishes of Colombia’s Coffee Region. In the afternoon you enter into the fascinating world of aromas and discover the different flavours during a coffee tasting experience. The unique growing conditions and the detailed process of selection and drying at the coffee farm create a soft and balanced coffee with bright acidity and notes of fruits like cherry and citrus.
- Exclusive coffee workshop
- Coffee break
- Private transport including pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation
- Travel insurance and all taxes included
- Traditional lunch featuring the dish of the day with lemonade
- Guidance from a private expert bilingual guide
- Tips
- Services not mentioned in the programm
- Guidance in German, Italian and French language is on request
Antioquia’s Southwest, known as one of Colombia’s main coffee-producing sectors, encompasses around 100,000 hectares of coffee farms. This distinguished coffee area begins just beyond the city limits of Medellín, in the verdant Andean plateaus. Embark on a journey to a quaint, four-generation deep family-owned farm, where they cultivate several coffee bean breeds like Castillo, Caturra, and Pajarito.
Meander amongst coffee crops whilst gaining insights on the cultivation and harvesting of the beans. Familiarize yourself with the workings of this high-quality coffee, step by step, from growth to selection and finally, production. To conclude the tour, plant your own coffee sapling and savor an exceptional lunch composed of age-old dishes native to Colombia’s Coffee Region. Your afternoon will be filled with an intriguing delve into the world of scents, where you get to unearth various tastes during a coffee sampling session. Experience the quintessential coffee lifestyle on an authentic Colombian farm.
- Comfortable shoes and sunscreen are highly recommended
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
