Visit Hacienda San Alberto, one of Colombia's most awarded coffee at Buenavista, Quindío. Located right in the entry to Valle del Cauca, the incredible view of the valley and the Western mountain range will mesmerize you. Walk and enjoy a tour among the coffee plantations and the steep hills of the Coffee Region while you learn about planting, processing, and the fine selection of this famous coffee brand.
You will be picked up at Armenia or Salento and drive you to Buenavista. As soon as you arrive, you will be welcomed with a mesmerizing view and the pleasant smell of a freshly ground coffee. You will walk into the coffee plantations to see different experimental and traditional species, planting cycles and techniques, and differences in plant growth and crop production. After, you will move to see how coffee is processed after harvesting the beans. You will learn the different methods applied to dry and roast coffee, and the machines involved, always focusing on how every detail affects the flavor.
Moving on, you will continue to the Lab where experts in coffee tasting evaluate coffee batches to see if they are worthy of being named Top Quality Coffee. Here, you will learn the methods experts use to differ good coffee from bad coffee and recognize the characteristics of the aroma, body, and taste. Finally, you will have a coffee tasting experience where you will be able to apply all the knowledge and enjoy top-notch coffee served at a beautiful place. Then, you will be driven back to your hotel in Armenia or Salento.
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This experience can be cancelled up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund.
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