I got the opportunity to spend a few days learning all there is to know about my favorite beverage - coffee! We traveled through different kinds of Colombian coffee farms and learned about the different processes and different kinds. We also hiked around and even got to learn how to make latte art! Everything is all good when coffee is involved!

Explore Colombia, a land of unspoiled beaches, lost ruins, and hospitable local culture. One of the most bio-diverse countries in the world, adventure travel enthusiasts can find great options to play and explore throughout. Colombia is still fairly undiscovered as a destination, so travelers should take the opportunity to visit before the influences of tourism occur.

Bogota is a high altitude city with a 500+ year history involving Spain and Europe. Of interest is the fact that the Colombian government is the most friendly to the USA of all South American countries. We saw evidence of progress in many facets of the country. The flag represent their history and culture: yellow for the gold mined, blue for the …

Some of Latin America’s most beautiful colonial towns are found in Colombia. This guide highlights a few of these charming cities, including Bogota, Cartagena and Medellin. Travelers can walk among churches, cathedrals, and homes reminiscent of the past. Experience an untouched side of Colombia by visiting the country's colonial towns.

Any time of the year is perfect for visiting the Ecuadorian Amazon since the weather varies only slightly from month to month in both rainfall and temperature. Expect some rain (it is the rainforest after all!) but you’ll likely have similar periods of bright sunshine. In general, it’s hot and humid, but not as much as many people imagine.

Planning a trip to Colombia can result in a lot of questions. Our FAQ article answers the most common ones asked by our travelers. From what the food is like to packing suggestions, this will hopefully help you feel better prepared for your Colombia adventures!

Today we took a break from coffee to explore the natural and cultural side of the coffee region. We met up with Alvaro in the town of Filandia, where we jumped into the back of an old Willy’s Jeep and set off through town. The paved road quickly turned to a smaller rugged road and then truly a little jeep trail. We bounced along for about 10 …

Once the raw coffee beans have been fermented, dried and the husks removed, the Finca Santa Ana brings the bags of beans to a roaster in Salento, the nearby town where they also have a small cafe. The roasting facility is very small scale - they can roast up to 5 kilos at a time on a state-of-the-art German roasting machine. As they said, the …

Today we visited the Finca Santa Ana, a smaller scale locally owned coffee farm. The farm was owned by Jesus Martin and his family. We set off this morning with our guide Natalia, who worked for the farm. We went by bus to a nearby field and then set off on foot up the coffee-filled hillside. Natalia explained the coffee plant in great detail, …

We spent the morning exploring the Finca Cafeteria “La Arboleda” today. We met the owner Marleni, our host of the day and she greeted us in her home with cookies and crackers before we set off. She took us for a hike through her farm, built on a steep hillside above her house. All her coffee was shade-grown, and she had plants that had …

I arrived into Pereira on an early flight and was quickly met by Cesar and Rosa, my guide for the day. Cesar drove us through the valley, explaining the history of the agriculture and specifically the coffee farms. The valley is heavily populated, but is surrounded by coffee and banana plantations along the hillsides. The whole coffee region was …