When we talk about Colombia, coffee is probably one of the main things that will come to your mind. After all, we have the perfect climate conditions, rich soil, and a whole culture around to grow it. This tour is designed for those who may not have the time to go on an all-day tour, but are very interested in exploring the behind the scenes of the worldly known Colombian coffee by going to a traditional coffee farm. You will visit a farm that has a small production of high-quality coffee.
On this tour, you will be picked up at your hotel and head to a coffee farm that is 45 minutes away from Medellín. Did you know coffee grows much better at higher altitudes, in this places specifically it’s between 1000m and 1600m above sea level? On our tour, the farmers will teach you everything you need to know about this prized item.
As soon as we arrive you will be received by a kind and warm welcome that will show you exactly what Colombian hospitality is, always joyful and friendly. Then, we will start our tour walking on narrow paths through the coffee plantations and get an idea of how much work it will be to harvest the coffee beans and transport them to finally be sun-dried and processed. Depending on the month of our visit, we will get to see coffee fruits in different stages of their growth. We will also get to know more about the essential climate and why Medellín is a perfect place for growing coffee.
After walking through coffee plantations, you will see different production phases which artisanal coffee goes through, a process that has been passed down through generations and it’s preserved by the coffee farmer (Cafetero) with great responsibility and affection. You will have the chance to look and learn about machines and installments that are used by farmers to choose the best fresh beans, peel and roast them. You will have the opportunity of experiencing how raw peeled coffee bean feels and how they are then roasted manually on a stove.
Finally, we will walk back to the main house, where we will enjoy an exquisite cup of coffee and take a break. You will get the chance to know the main house, which is a beautiful traditional house of the region. Before heading back, you may buy some coffee to take back home.
This experience can be cancelled up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund.
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