Coffee-Process near Bogotá

Last weekend we went on an inspection trip close to Bogotá, more precisely in the region around Choachi where we discovered some interesting coffee fincas. The surrounding areas of Choachi are no traditional coffee-growing areas. Only by an impulse from the coffee-confederation in 2009 they started to grow coffee-plants in this particular region. Since then the area around Choachi turned out to be an excellent coffee producing region. A visit of this area is particularly interesting for clients who only stay for a short time in Colombia and do not have enough time to visit the classic coffee-regions but still want to learn more about the coffee production. Close to Choachi there is a large number of coffee fincas that can be visited. Choachi can be reached in only 60 minutes from the historic center of Bogotá. In only 3 minutes one will leave the mega-city and you will find yourself in the middle of the green hearts. 

An attractive, well-constructed, switchback road will take you to 3.300 metres above sea level. From there one can do some hiking through the unique ecosystem of the paramour highlands and get to know the famous plant species “Frailejon” and then you will descend to 1.700 meters again. This is the perfect altitude for growing coffee. One of the most popular and traditional coffee fincas is the Hacienda Coloma in Fusagasuga. In order to get there one will need at least 2 hours by car. We are in the process of creating a new touristic product which aims to give our clients a better understanding of the coffee production in less than an hour drive from the historic center Candelaria. We will get back to you as soon as we have any news about this new product!