Coffee Triangle

Flew to Pereira, about an hour west of Bogota. This area is known as the Coffee Triangle. The three departments (like states) that make up the triangle are Quindio, Risaralda and Caldas.
Its a total area of about 13,325 km and the coffee highway is a road that begins in Caldas and ends in Valle de Cauca.
Along the way there are several "fincas" or farms that tourists can visit to watch how coffee is harvested. Much of it demonstrates the old fashioned way of shelling, drying and roasting coffee. You can also stay at the fincas, which can cost as little as $30 a night with two meals.

In Quindio, there is a theme park that celebrates everything coffee as well. It has an eco-friendly walk that shows you the process, has rides and entertainment. Disney it isn't, but its worth an afternoon.

Coffee Theme Park

Val and Satch at Work at a Coffee Farm

Ready to Harvest

Staying in a Finca