Coffee with the Aroma of a Woman

Arrival at Matecaña Airport in Pereira, reception, and approximately 1-hour ground transfer to the hotel in Salento. Check-in and accommodation.

Notes: Arrival transfers are subject to nighttime departure times for flights between 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM. Rates are for daytime transfers; a surcharge applies for nighttime transfers.

Breakfast. At the agreed-upon time, transfer to the Cocora Valley. Upon arrival, you will enjoy a traditional drink (canelazo). There, an eco-guide will tell you about the area. Then, you will begin a horseback ride for approximately one (1) hour to the Palm Forest. With the assistance of a local specialized guide, you will arrive at the Palm Forest, where you will see the tallest wax palm in the world and the national symbol. You will then perform the Quindío wax palm ritual, which consists of learning the history of how the aboriginal people worshipped this palm tree. This ritual then continues with the planting of palm seedlings. Transfer to the typical Salento village where we will have a walking tour visiting its colonial streets, artisan workshops, and the Cocora Viewpoint. Traditional lunch and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.

Includes: Transportation, guidance and environmental interpretation, welcome canelazo, regular ecological walk, wax palm ritual and introduction to the destination by a local eco-guide, a horseback ride for approximately one hour, hydration, snacks, and a typical lunch with entrance fee, main course, and drink.

Duration: Approximately 6 hours of activity plus transfer time depending on your location.

Notes:

• Because this destination is heavily visited by local and international visitors on Sundays and public holidays, we recommend booking this tour on different days for a better experience. This also applies to Easter, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Eve.

• Not recommended for people with mobility issues, back pain, or any condition that could affect their health while riding. It is also not recommended for pregnant women or children over 7 years old.

Breakfast. At the agreed-upon time, meet with one of our representatives for the approximately 2-hour ground transfer to Hacienda Venecia in the department of Caldas. Arrival at the hotel, check-in, and accommodation.

Note: The ground transfer takes approximately 2 hours.

Breakfast. At the agreed-upon time, we will begin a tour of the fascinating world of coffee. During this tour, you will learn about the fundamentals of coffee and specialty coffees, highlighting those that play a special role in the novel Café con Aroma Mujer (remake). You will explore the most iconic locations on our Hacienda, which served as the setting for several memorable scenes in the novel. These include visits to the coffee plantations and the historic Hacienda Casa Blanca, among other important sites.

Includes: Guided tour

Duration: Approximately 3 hours

Start time: The tour is scheduled for 9:45 a.m. or 2:00 p.m., depending on the operator, as this is a shared tour.

Note: The Café con Aroma Mujer tour begins with an introduction to coffee. Afterwards, you will visit the locations where the novel was filmed.

Breakfast. At the agreed-upon time, meet with one of our representatives to begin a land tour of approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes to Salamina, a town located in the northern part of the department of Caldas. During the tour, you will observe and enjoy the charming coffee-growing landscape, and there will also be short stops for photographs in the towns of Neira and Aránzazu. Upon arrival in Salamina, we will have a typical à la carte lunch, then take a walking tour of the town accompanied by a guide specialized in the destination. During the tour, we will visit the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, the San Esteban Cemetery, and some heritage mansions from the late 19th century. We will also visit the beautiful picturesque streets of the Antioquia colonization. We will also make a gastronomic stop at a traditional Salamina café, where you will enjoy a gastronomic experience tasting macana and steamed eggs. At the end, we will return to Hacienda Venecia.

Includes: Transportation, typical lunch, guidance, stops, and gastronomic experiences described.

Duration: 4 hours of activity, plus required transfer time.

Operations: Daily. Does not operate on January 1st or December 25th.

Departure Time: Approximately 9:00 a.m.

Note: We recommend wearing comfortable clothing, a hat and sneakers, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a camera.

Breakfast. On your last day of travel before returning home, make sure you take the best memories. At the scheduled time, ground transfer from your hotel to the airport for your flight to your home city.

Notes: For departure transfers, nighttime transfers apply for flights between 11:00 PM and 9:00 AM. Rates are for daytime transfers; a surcharge applies for nighttime transfers.