It seems like we are on a roller coaster. Just a little more intense. The car drives on a muddy road full of rocks and potholes. For about 2 hours we are shaken up. My …
Eje Cafetera (coffee zone)
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From coffee bean to cup of coffee: a tour on finca El Ocaso in Salento
by SabineColombia is among the world’s largest coffee-producing countries alongside Brazil, Vietnam, Indonesia and India. Not surprisingly, many travelers in Colombia want to see this with their own eyes. Although coffee is widely produced in almost …
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Salento: the colorful heart of Colombia’s coffee region
by SabineIf you say Eje Cafetero , you say Salento. The small, colorful village in the middle of Colombia’s coffee region is very popular among travelers. And for a good reason. Why does every visitor instantly …
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Where does the avocado come from? Visit an avocado plantation in Colombia
by SabineDid you know that avocados grow on trees? Honestly: I had no idea where those delicious green fruits actually came from. Until I spent a few nights with my friend Marcella in Eco-Hotel La Cabaña, …
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Valle de Cocora: hiking among the tallest palms in the world
by SabineValle de Cocora: one of the most beautiful (and famous) natural areas in Colombia. Hiking in Cocora is a feast for the eyes and a relief for the lungs. I have been there three times …
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Eco-Hotel La Cabaña: a unique experience in the Colombian coffee zone
by SabineLast weekend I spent four days with my dear friend Marcella from the Netherlands in Eje Cafetero, or the coffee area in Colombia. For me, this is the third time in my favorite place in …
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Manizales: the beautiful northern part of Zona Cafetera
by SabineZona Cafetera: the Colombian coffee area. I have been there many times now and I can say that it is one of my favorite areas. The green mountains, beautiful views, colorful villages, interesting coffee plantations …