We begin our fascinating day in the heart of Salento, the picturesque main park . From here, we head towards the coffee farm to immerse ourselves in the authentic world of Colombian coffee.
We will travel in the iconic Jeep Willys, or yipao, as it is popularly known, a vehicle that arrived in Colombia in 1946, and since then it has been the right hand of the coffee growers in the region, since it manages to easily navigate the challenging roads that connect the crops with the town, and iscapable of carrying more than 600 kilos per trip.
Once at the farm, we will receive an introduction to the origin of coffee that will lead us to discover the history behind each bean and how this region has been become a world reference in the production of high quality coffee.
We will take a complete tour of the crop, we explore the various stages of the coffee production process, from planting to preparation. We will learn about traditional practices up close, participating in the harvesting, pulping, drying, threshing, roasting, and grinding. Each season will offer us a unique and revealing experience about the transformation of the bean into the delicious cup of coffee that we all enjoy.
This one-hour itinerary offers a concentrated but complete experience for those wishing to explore an estate of coffee from Salento, living the production process up close and tasting the essence of the Colombian coffee tradition.