Things to Do in Armenia, Colombia: The Capital of Quindio

This article may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I will earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks!Armenia, Colombia sits along the southern edge of the Coffee Triangle and is the third big city of the area along with Pereira and Manizales. Armenia isn’t exactly a popular tourist destination, being outshined by …

8 Things to Do in Salento, Colombia

Salento, Colombia sits in the heart of the Coffee Triangle — Eje Cafetero — just a short drive from the city of Armenia or Pereira. I’ve visited lots of little towns all across Colombia, but Salento stands out as one of the best — quaint and beautiful, friendly and fun. You could easily spend a few days or even a …

Hiking the Cocora Valley – What to Know Before You Go

The Cocora Valley hike is undoubtedly one of the best things to do in Salento, Colombia. Here you will find towering +60-meter wax palms nestled into rolling green hillsides. It’s a unique and one-of-a-kind place, that should be on your travel bucket list. Information isn’t always great about how to go about visiting the Cocora Valley once you actually get …

Where Your Coffee Comes From: A Coffee Farm Tour in Salento, Colombia

I love great coffee. If you’ve been following my site for any length of time, you know I go to great lengths to have a great cup of coffee no matter where I am. Colombia is famous around the world for its incredible coffee, so when Uncover Colombia invited me on a coffee farm tour in the heart of Colombia’s coffee …

Enjoying the Hot Springs of Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia

If you are planning to visit the coffee triangle of Colombia, then the Santa Rosa de Cabal hot springs are what I would consider a must visit, whether you are in Pereira, Manizales, or Armenia. Andrea and I were looking for the perfect long-weekend getaway from Medellin, and the hot springs at the base of the Los Nevados mountains were …

A Guide to Manizales, Colombia – What to Do and Where to Stay

Manizales, Colombia is located in the midst of Colombia’s Coffee Triangle, the Eje Cafetero. I’ve had the chance to visit Manizales a few times now, and it among the most beautiful cities in Colombia, and certainly one of my favorites. There is plenty of things to do in Manizales Colombia, and it makes for a very pleasant place to base …

What to Do in San Gil – Colombia’s Adventure Sports Capital

San Gil Colombia is a small town located in the Santander department and is known as the adventure sports capital of Colombia. While the town may be small, thankfully there are a ton of things to do in San Gil, Colombia, which makes it one of my favorite destinations in Colombia, particularly if you love a little bit of adrenaline. …

The Fanciest Meal of My Life – Molecular Gastronomy in Medellin’s El Cielo

I made it a point to visit the famous El Cielo restaurants in Medellin, Colombia to celebrate a special occasion with my girlfriend Andrea. I’m not someone who frequently visits the most elegant of restaurants (though not because I don’t like them, but rather the wallet doesn’t let me). But if you follow the blog, you know I’m all about …