The Colombian Coffee Region has become the most iconic image of Colombia before the world. Its inhabitants have always been in charge of showing all the travelers who visit it every day, their pride in this beautiful region and its main source, which is the cultivation of coffee, which has been going on since the beginning of the 20th century.
One of the main reasons to visit the coffee region, which mainly includes the sectors of Risaralda, Caldas and Quindío, is to learn about the process of growing, harvesting and processing coffee in the traditional farms of the region.
In this way we recommend the indicated route that you should do when you come, starting with:
Salento: Which is located very close to the Cordillera de los Andes, in a beautiful mountainous environment, which belongs to the province of Quindío, and is one of the most beautiful towns in the Coffee Region .
Filandia: It has become the preferred technical stop for travelers who want to enjoy the Coffee Region, thanks to its beautiful infrastructure that is highly admired.
Pijao: This town is known for being very quiet, which makes it, together with its great beauty, a beautiful place to visit.
Córdoba: Located in a unique natural environment, making a stop to explore its main square and some of the adjacent streets ensures a unique experience.
Like these you will find many more places and tourist sites which you cannot miss; I am sure that you will live a great experience and enjoy the magnificent view in this region of Colombia.
These are just a few of the variety of activities that you can enjoy in this beautiful destination. Dare to visit this paradise and I assure you that you will be able to take the best memories in the department of Magdalena.
The city of "Eternal Spring" as it is popularly known due to the spectacular weather it presents throughout the year. It lends itself to wearing incredible outfits.
Medellín is characterized by its great variety of tourist plans that it has to offer, both for tourists and natives, and the main places that we recommend you visit are the following:
Guatape: It is characterized by being a very colorful place, generating positive vibes to those who visit it, in its colorful streets you will find loose umbrellas that give a special touch to the place, you will also find craft shops where you can enjoy products made by hand by Colombians, allowing you to you can take that memory to your home. One of the main recommendations is that you visit this place in the early hours because it has a large flow of visitors throughout the day.
La Piedra del Peñol: It is one of the most emblematic places in Guatapé, since it is a 220-meter-high monolith (large stone block), known for being one of the largest in the world and for having the belief that which is about 65 million years old. To get there you will have to climb 702 steps, if you are a person who likes sports, it is one of the best plans for you; since going up costs a bit of work, but I inform you that it will be worth living this experience. At the top of this stone you can admire a beautiful view; buy souvenirs as souvenirs of your visit and enjoy the food and drinks that they offer there.
The paisa village: It is located at the top of Cerro Nutibara, with an area of 33 hectares and a height of 80 meters above the level of the city . It is one of the most visited tourist sites thanks to the fact that it preserves the Antioquian tradition, which is reflected in its handicrafts, gastronomy and local architecture; the view of Medellin and the mountains that run through the Valle de Aburrá is incredible.
Santa Fe de Antioquia: You will find colonial architecture, cobbled streets and colorful houses with wooden windows. It is located 1 hour and a half from Medellín, and is considered by many to be the cradle of the Paisa culture and the mother city of the department of Antioquia.
Commune 13: This commune was known as "Pablo Escobar's cradle", where long ago it was an epicenter of violence. Today it has great tourist and cultural activity, since it presents us with the social and artistic transformation it has had, which is why it contains a famous tour called Graffiti Tour, which lasts approximately 4 hours. This promotes the development of works and graffiti that make the construction and social transformation of the culture of Medellin inclusive.
These are just some of the many places that this incredible city has to offer so that you can take home the best memory without a doubt, and rest assured, you will want to come back and continue enjoying many more attractions and relive this experience.
We also recommend an extremely important event, which is the famous Feria de las Flores. Every year thousands of people gather around this festival, conceived to remember, exalt and perpetuate the values of Antioquia.
The activities that give life to the Flower Fair are multiple, there are usually more than 450 events, including musicals in all the city's neighborhoods, especially the most popular ones. What are you waiting for to live this experience?
Santo Domingo is one of the cities with sites that contain a lot of history, due to being one of the first cities with a colonial zone. Clearly this steals the looks when arriving at the island , declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1990.
In this way we recommend these 6 places that you cannot miss upon your arrival, without a doubt they will make your stay unmissable along with historical sites that are worth a visit, while you instruct yourself in the streets with buildings from the early 1500s onwards . These are our most recommended places:
Alcázar de Colon : It was the home of the family of the son of Christopher Columbus, and today it operates as a museum, you will enjoy its history.
Ozama Fortress : It is from the year 1502 and it has a medieval tower that served to defend itself against pirates, since from there there was a wide field of vision of the river and the entrance to the sea.
Parque de la Independencia : Independence from Haiti was declared here in 1844 (since until then the entire island was under Haitian rule).
The colorful Calle Hostos : This street, apart from being so colorful, is one of the most important for being the main street in one of the most iconic films, such as The Godfather . two in 1974 .
La Casa de la Moneda : It is located in a renovated colonial house and it is not one of the typical visits, but since 1972 the Dominican Numismatic Museum .
El Malecón de Santo Domingo : George Washington Avenue borders the Caribbean Sea for 14 kilometers, which makes it a perfect ideal walk by the sea.
These are not all, but some of the places with the greatest history and that will delight you with your friends and family in an incredible stay when visiting the beautiful Island of Santo Domingo. Come and meet " The primate city of America". As it is known by many and appreciated by all.