Salento
This sociable hostel has a buzzing open-air bar area set in an inviting garden, and offers salsa classes and Spanish lessons. The dorms and rooms in the main old house are just adequate – dorms have super-narrow mattresses – but the rooms in the new wing are spacious, have great views and are very comfortable. Prices include a basic breakfast.
If you have an early hike, don't fear – the efficient staff close down the party at a reasonable hour to ensure guests get some rest.
27.76 MILES
This hacienda has won numerous awards for its coffee. It offers a tour in English that includes an informative presentation about Colombian coffee, an…
29.95 MILES
Plaza de Bolívar’s south side is dominated by the odd but impressive Catedral de Manizales. Begun in 1929 and built of reinforced concrete, it is among…
6.94 MILES
This excellent museum showcases the fine work of indigenous pre-Columbian Quimbaya goldsmiths, as well as fine ceramics and ceremonial items. There are…
10.36 MILES
Armenia's excellent 15-hectare botanical garden has the best mariposario in the Zona Cafetera. The 680-sq-meter butterfly house is shaped like a giant…
Parque Nacional Natural (PNN) Los Nevados
23.22 MILES
One of Colombia's most awe-inspiring national parks, PNN Los Nevados encompasses 583 sq km of rugged terrain in the heart of the Colombian Andes. Its…
21.77 MILES
This slow-paced working coffee farm near Chinchiná is a great place to come and unwind while surrounded by cafetero culture. It runs an excellent tour…
6.42 MILES
At Acaime there are basic private rooms and a large dorm, and you can usually get a hot chocolate (with a chunk of cheese). You’ll also see up to 15…
6.99 MILES
On a hill just outside town, this impressive 19m-tall wooden structure offers breathtaking views over three departments and, on a clear day, Parque…
6.42 MILES
At Acaime there are basic private rooms and a large dorm, and you can usually get a hot chocolate (with a chunk of cheese). You’ll also see up to 15…
2. Centro de Interpretación de la Cestería de Bejucos
6.66 MILES
Filandia is famous for its woven baskets, an art that can be traced back to those once used by coffee pickers to collect the harvest, and this museum run…
6.94 MILES
This excellent museum showcases the fine work of indigenous pre-Columbian Quimbaya goldsmiths, as well as fine ceramics and ceremonial items. There are…
6.99 MILES
On a hill just outside town, this impressive 19m-tall wooden structure offers breathtaking views over three departments and, on a clear day, Parque…
8.59 MILES
If all the concrete is getting too much, stop by this tranquil park located in a valley in the middle of the city. It features both gardens and forested…
6. Jardín Botánico del Quindío
10.36 MILES
Armenia's excellent 15-hectare botanical garden has the best mariposario in the Zona Cafetera. The 680-sq-meter butterfly house is shaped like a giant…
13.67 MILES
Within the grounds of the Universidad Tecnológia de Pereira, the botanic gardens has orchids, exotic bamboos, hummingbirds and medicinal plants, and…
14.53 MILES
Arguably the best art museum in the region (bar Medellín's offerings), this place showcases thought-provoking exhibits by Colombian and South American…