Aguadas, the first stop on the Coffee Region Highlights route

Curated Colombia itinerary

Coffee Region Highlights

Follow highland coffee towns, volcanic landscapes, wax palms, and Quindío coffee culture through Colombia’s green heart.

Coffee Region5–7 daysCoffee & mountains5 stops

Route sequence

Ordered stops

Follow the editorial order below, or open any stop directly in the interactive map.

  1. Aguadas in Caldas1

    Caldas

    Aguadas

    A cool Andean town known for the Aguadeño hat, iraca palm weaving, balcony streets, and highland coffee culture.

  2. Pácora in Caldas2

    Caldas

    Pácora

    A tranquil Caldas mountain town where preserved Antioquian architecture, steep streets, and coffee heritage shape local life.

  3. Los Nevados National Park in Caldas, Quindío, Risaralda and Tolima3

    Caldas, Quindío, Risaralda and Tolima

    Los Nevados National Park

    A high-mountain protected area in the Coffee Region containing volcanoes, glaciers, páramo, and Andean wetlands.

    Authorized operator required

    Every visit must be arranged with a REPSE-registered ecotourism agency or guide. Mandatory accident insurance and sector-specific reservations, capacities, schedules, age limits, and seasonal closures apply.

    Verify with Parques Nacionales Naturales de ColombiaReviewed 2026-07-23

  4. Valle de Cocora in Quindío4

    Quindío

    Valle de Cocora

    A high Andean valley near Salento and the principal habitat of Colombia's national tree, the Quindío wax palm.

  5. Parque Nacional del Café in Quindío5

    Quindío

    Parque Nacional del Café

    A coffee-culture theme park with exhibitions, live shows, a cable car, and ecological trails.

Between stops

Transport and access

These are planning connections, not turn-by-turn directions. Confirm operators, schedules, road conditions, and access rules before travel.

  1. Road

    AguadasPácora

  2. Road

    PácoraLos Nevados National Park

    Choose the intended park sector before departure; the park provides no public transport and access must be coordinated with a registered agency or guide.

    Authorized operator required

    Every visit must be arranged with a REPSE-registered ecotourism agency or guide. Mandatory accident insurance and sector-specific reservations, capacities, schedules, age limits, and seasonal closures apply.

    Verify with Parques Nacionales Naturales de ColombiaReviewed 2026-07-23
  3. Mixed transfer

    Los Nevados National ParkValle de Cocora

    Allow for a regional road transfer and separate trail access rather than a direct park crossing.

  4. Road

    Valle de CocoraParque Nacional del Café