Eje Cafetera (coffee zone)

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…

Colombia 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…

If 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…

Did 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,…

Valle 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…

Last 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…

Zona 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…