The cable cars in Manizales are a great way to get around and see the city from the high above. The cars are comfortable and the ride is 10-12 minutes. The Founders station, which is located at the town square has two stops and the final drops you off at the bus station.

The perfect transportation for daily commute and sightseeing alike that’s also very cheap.

The operating hours start from 6 am to 10 pm with the fees of 1,900COP but need to get the card before one can use the service. We thought of taking this mode of transportation to visit Villamaria and try their chorizo while admiring the view. However, throughout our stay, the town always shrouded by fog, and we didn't think we could see anything, that's why we didn't proceed with the plan.

Ticket to Estación Cámbulos next to the bus Terminal Manizales is CO$ 2.300. Station closes at 10:00pm. - 2022/08/02

Highly recommend. Such a cool experience. A quiet, peaceful, traffic-free way to see so much of the city. And cheap too!

Excellent as a means of travel and also as a touristy thing to do. The best way to get to the city from the bus terminal. Cheap and easy, 1700 pesos to ride. You get a great view of the city from the cable car.

Clean facility, gentle personnel always willing to help, and an eco-friendly, affordable, fast and comfortable method of transportation that can take you downtown from the bus terminal in under 10 minutes, as an amazing alternative to the 30 minute "buseta" ride that costs 50 pesos more.

It's actually pretty high. ideal for observing the city and the natural beauties surrounding the city. The whole city was covered with fog on the day we were there. especially high altitudes. It was an interesting composition. For example, the church on the back of an ox. We were expected to understand the ordeal and suffering of the colonizers. There is usually a parking lot around. Entry is free.

Beautiful place to visit! You get to see the whole Manizales city from top of the mountain.. The monument is a tribute to the mining industry!!

This monument is composed of two separated sculpture sets. While the one at its center gives the name to the monument, it's the other one hidden at the back that made my trip worth it. This one, named "Agony" a miniature of the city layed as it was suffering from an earthquake, while the surrounding bulls withstand the blow. The entire piece is well crafted and it's a metaphorical representation of a dramatic event.

Really nice to walk around for half an hour, especially on a clear day. Highest part of the city so there are excellent views. Gliding also available here!

A lovely walk to this monument. Beautiful views and there were lots of excellent food trucks nearby.

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This is a really nice and elaborate sculpture, they have a beautiful view of the mountains! This is a must when visiting Manizales!

Constructed by French and Italian architects, this site warrants a visit, particularly for its exquisite stained glass. However, the location's safety is a concern.

Gorgeous cathedral to visit! Elevator to top floor with better plaza view. Have delicious coffee & rose drink for the price of $4 to use bathroom if needs.

I happened to attend a ceremoney of marriage with my friend. The Marriage was with lot of people in spanish culture. The paintings in the church was intricate. If you go in a normal day, its peaceful & quiet.

I think it's one of the best in Colombia. Glass work is great. The cost of participating in a touristic tour inside the cathedral is 13,000 COP per person. Children are 8,000 COP. With this tour, you can also climb to the highest point of the cathedral. Inside, on the 2nd floor, there is a cafe overlooking the square. The service in the cafe is bad but the coffee is good.

Stunning gothic inspired cathedral with sculptures and beautiful stained glass

Known as the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Rosary is located right in the middle of Manizales. A vey beautiful church which is quite large. It has a tower which you can go up to to see a great view of the city.

It's an interesting place to visit, full of history and great for people who aren't afraid of heights. But the guide was missing a lot of information about the place.

This is definitely a great Experience... The coffee tour by Mateo was great, and much more technical than we've experienced before, a very good thing. The Cacao workshop, again by Mateo, was a very enlightening experience and totally enjoyable. Both were presented in Spanish, with just a few translations offered but we loved it for our practice... Mateo is special and if you can, be sure to get him. The facility is gorgeous, clean, friendly, easy to get around once you are there ... The one trail we took for a walk offered great view... The mixture of coffee, plantains, cocao, agave, palms, bananas, and extremely wide variety of flowering plants is awesome. Above all the staff is fantastic.

This place is like a dream! If you’re looking for a quiet, peaceful retreat in nature then this place is for you! The rooms opening to the lush gardens are enchanting. The surroundings are like walking in the gardens of Eden: flowers, trees, butterflies, humming birds, the sound of water, crickets… just sit on the balcony and enjoy! The food is also regal! They served us a banana soup… I went straight to heaven. So delicious! There is a complementary coffee station available all day long, a pool, hammocks… the best place to escape from the hustles of life.

I wish I'd been able to stay longer. The entire place is incredibly beautiful, food fantastic and atmosphere so relaxing. They offer unlimited free coffee of each of their five coffee offerings, just for being a guest at the hotel, so there's plenty of opportunity to try before you buy. The cocoa workshop was a great intro to chocolate in Colombia and the farm. Hot showers (iykyk) and decent WiFi and added bonus.

What a beautiful and peaceful place this is! We stayed at the hacienda with our family of four and participated in the coffee and cocoa tours, which are both recommended. The ladies in the kitchen made us great meals everyday, so we fully enjoyed the experience.

all they serve is coffee didnt even offer for a coffee tour, wouldnt accept cash. bad place to go for a day trip. just a hotel business, they dont even allow you to go look at the rooms unless you pay for a room first. so weird.

What a wonderful place, hidden from the outside world with hummingbirds, peacocks, jasmine and chocolate cake flavour in the air ! And nature is insanely beautiful, such a diverse and peaceful place, walking around this huge domain. Will be back ! Friendly staff, only improving point is - all additional services come at quite an expensive costs.

I went to English coffee tour today and Mateo was amazing guide speaks really good English I really liked how he showed and explained us everything Whole Hacienda area is really beautiful Highly recommend ☕

Expectacular

(Translated by Google) It is one of the best experiences of my life to have been able to climb the snowy mountain, I had to go through a lot of snow, the climb lasts approximately 3 hours but it is totally worth it, I highly recommend it before this snowy mountain disappears. On the route you can see a lot of paramo and super paramo landscapes, volcanic rock lagoons, frailejones and many mountains belonging to the Andes mountain range. (Original) Es una de las mejores experiencias de mi vida haber podido subir al nevado, me tocó en un tiempo de mucha nieve el ascenso dura aproximadamente 3 horas pero vale toda la pena, lo super recomiendo antes de que se extinga este nevado. En el recorrido se ve muchísimo paisaje de páramo y super páramo, lagunas rocas volcánicas, frailejones y muchísimas montañas pertenecientes a la cordillera de los andes

(Translated by Google) I completed the Santa Isabel Glaciar trek in one day. It was an incredible experience. The route is very tiring but worth it. The glacier is impressive and further proof of the diversity of Colombia's landscapes. I advise you to cover yourself well! (Original) J'ai effectué le trek du glaciar Santa Isabel en un jour. Ce fut une expérience incroyable. Le parcours est très fatiguant mais en vaut la peine. Le glacier est impressionnant et encore une preuve de la diversité des paysages de la Colombie. Je vous conseille de bien vous couvrir !

(Translated by Google) An incredible place, the best views, and an indescribable joy when reaching the summit, it is worth all the time in the world to go see and live this experience. (Original) Un lugar increible, las mejores vistas, y una alegría indescriptible al llegar a la cumbre, vale toda la pena del mundo ir a conocer, y vivir esta experiencia

(Translated by Google) A magical place, at 4,700 meters above sea level, the climb is tough but it is worth being there, it is very cold and you must be prepared, not always to the place where podemor legarv has "snow", it is more like frost, but it is definitely beautiful. I recommend them. I went with my family and we paid $200,000 each, it is worth paying, it is mandatory to go with a guide. (Original) Un lugar magico, a 4.700 msnm, dura la subida pero vale la pena estar allí, hace mucho frio y deben ir preparados, no siempre hasta el lugar donde podemor legarv tiene "nieve", es mas bien escarcha, pero definitivamente es hermoso. Se los recomiendo. Fui con mi familia y pagamos $200.000 c/u, vale la pena pagar, es obligatorio ir con guia.

(Translated by Google) On a 3-hour hike with slopes of up to 70° and with little oxygen available, the weather was incredible with a little sun, no rain until reaching the summit with its beautiful white blanket in the snow area and enjoying of this beautiful natural experience that is priceless. Super recommended, hire a company to guide you and enjoy the good views. (Original) En un recorrido de 3 horas de caminata con pendientes de hasta 70° y con poco oxígeno disponible, el clima estuvo increible con un poco de sol, nada de lluvia hasta llegar a la cumbre con su hermoso manto blanco en la zona de nieve y disfrutando de esta bonita experiencia natural que no tiene precio. Super recomendado, contrata una empresa que te sirva de guía y disfruta de las buenas vistas.

(Translated by Google) One of the best experiences, wonderful place and a great tour Bring good hydration and be physically prepared (Original) Una de las mejores experiencias, maravilloso lugar y un gran recorrido Llevar buena hidratación y estar preparados físicamente

Pereira has beautiful plazas with lots of vendors and pigeons. It’s a fun place to see locals selling their wares and get a feel for the friendly city. Plus it’s always fun to see giant horse statues. I wouldn’t say it’s an all day event but If you enjoy people watching and walking it’s a great way to spend a morning or afternoon.

Pokemon stops galore for my poke fans. Food guys there is a small coffee shop with bunuelos to die for its on the left hand side from the church. This place was awesome alot of people, decorations were nice even simon bolivar has a covid mask went @ night and in the day time safe as hell

Nice place plenty of history. Monument to Simon Bolivar

Nice place to chill and people watch.

It looks much better after the recent renovations. A lot cleaner, more tourist friendly, with a lot less hustle from street vendors. I think security can always improve, I know it would never be perfect, but it can be even more attractive for people to visit. The lack of public facilities makes it harder and more expensive as you have to pay to go to the toilet, and if you are a family it becomes even more pricey. Good choices of shops, restaurants, cafes, bars, etc. Paid, public parking available all over and available at a reasonable price. Good public transport connections and very easy to get a taxi as well.

Some cultural and historic mixing into this park, you can see how big could be someone.

In the city centre of seems to a meeting hub. Also multiple activities are held here. It's worth passing by if you have some time to waste. There is normally a large amount piggins hanging around and the favourite spot is on the statue. (Really need cleaning when I saw it) probably best to avoid it night After 9 or so the type of people change . But the is 24 police presence.

Wow! I recently had the pleasure of visiting the Our Lady of Poverty Cathedral in Pereira, and it was an unforgettable experience. The cathedral's interior is a masterpiece, featuring a unique roof structure crafted from 13,503 pieces of curly cumin wood, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and design. The natural brick construction adds to its charm, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. During our pre-pascua visit on Friday, March 21, 2025, we were fortunate to attend an ongoing service. The open side doors allowed for easy access, and the acoustics inside were exceptional, enhancing the uplifting and clear sermon delivered in Spanish. The cathedral's location on the western side of Plaza de Bolívar makes it a must-see landmark in Pereira. I highly recommend a visit to this beautiful cathedral to appreciate its architectural beauty and serene ambiance.

This Cathedral is amazing with the beamed roof. Incredible architecture

Nice church to be in God's presence.

One of the few places to visit while in Pereira

Just magic…!

Like any churches in Colombia, it's always beautiful! Didn't go inside though.

Cute church - nice architecture

No restaurant was open on a weekday. I don't know how a business can survive working weekends only. The good part was that we're zero traffic...zero food

ITS A NATURE AND ADVENTURE PARADISE JUST 15 MIN AWAY FROM THE CENTER OF IBAGUE, TOTALLY RECOMMENDED IF YOU WANT AN ADVENTURE IN THE MOUNTAINS AND WATERFALLS OR JUST CHILL WITH TE SOUND OF THE RIVER AND BIRDS SINGING

A wonderful place, full of trees, many species of birds.

The sweet nature surrounding the area make a pleasant time. Beautiful restaurants aswell.

Nice canyon, so much ecoturism, and restaurants

Such an incredibly beautiful place a must visit when you come to Colombia

Super plan!! 🗺️

We had lunch here after a hike up the mountainside. We were all a bit disappointed by the food. We had heard that the area was famous for their fish, but it was honestly nothing special. As for drinks, their lemonade de coco was just bad. We didn’t even drink the two we ordered. The service was friendly enough, though they seemed rather absent. Overall, I’d try another place next time I go.

Food was bad. This is the first time that I couldn’t finish what was ordered. Best thing was chorizo, the Trucha was nothing special, and the steak was overcooked and tasted bad (seems like it was of a poor quality). We would have left attributing this to a tourist experience but what was disappointing was the feeling that there was something dishonest happening. We were asked to pay cash for a menu item that was left off our bill. Not sure if this is a common occurrence in Valle Cocoro, but I’ve never had to pay cash for a menu item when the other items were paid by card.

This is a MUST!! The food was absolutely outstanding, the steak was all fresh and served in a platter that kept the food hot. The service received from our server, Daniela Duque, was absolutely outstanding. She suggested an amazing passion fruit dessert and was always attentive to our needs. This is the second time we come and will continue to come.

Best atmosphere I've eaten at, nice to get food here after a long hike

The Food was very good as well as the service and of course the amazing view!!

Food was amazing, the service outstanding. Herney took really good care of us, he was kind and helpful, the company is lucky to have him as an employee.

We ordered a punta de angus black and it was the worst meat I’ve had it wasn’t cooked how I ordered maybe because it was just fat and hard the knife couldn’t cut through it, to be the most expensive item on the menu it was easily the worst I wouldn't give it to my dog, the rest of the food was alright but nothing special the service was good but wouldn’t return just for the service.

This was one of our favourite things to do in Colombia. If you are visiting the Salento region this is one of the places you should definitely visit. Make sure you get there early in the morning. It starts to get busy around 10:30AM. It is also more likely to rain in the afternoon, mornings are usually clear. We started our tour around 8AM. You can choose to do the walk on foot or take a horse. Since it was quite steep and muddy we picked a horse tour. If you have a good endurance you can also do it on foot. There are several viewpoints and the scenery is amazing. The palmtrees are the highest in the world and all other hillside are full of beautiful trees and flowers. It does look like something out of a fairy tale. The viewpoints can get busy later in the morning and you might have to wait in line if you want specific pictures. Still, we wouldn’t want to have missed it. Make sure you bring multiple layers (but not too much since you will get quite hot walking uphill), hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and water/snacks. Toilets are available at the entrance for a small fee but not in the valley itself.

Visiting Valle del Cocora is an unforgettable experience. The scenery with the giant wax palms, green mountains, and natural trails looks like something out of a postcard. It’s perfect for connecting with nature, hiking, and taking amazing photos. 👉 Tips: go early as it gets very busy, wear comfortable clothes and shoes, and bring enough water since the hikes can be long. Without a doubt, one of the most beautiful places in Colombia’s Coffee Region.

Beautiful place! The horse ride is a great experience but optional. You can still go up the mountain without the horse ride. It is just a long walk uphill. There are three different entrances with three unique things to admire and do. The three entrances have separate prices. The most common ones are the first and second. The first one is to your right as you go up the road. It has colorful signs and decorations for pictures and different levels uphill for a great view. It has a parking lot next to it, a restaurant, and shopping little spots. The second entrance is up the road (5-7 mnt walk). There's also a parking spot, but no restaurants. This one is a taller mountain with great views, and if you make it to the top, you'll see the HAND. Built to stand up on it for pictures surrounded by beautiful views!

Not my favourite hike. Might as well have a holiday home at the base. For all that it's not signposted very well...at all. Handily no one was at the information point. What is the point in a sign telling people they have only 30 seconds to take a picture if it is only in Spanish when everyone ignores it anyway.

Cocora Valley is one of the most beautiful places in the entire country. Even after being there a whole day, it’s still unbelievable that palm trees that tall actually exist. The place is already pretty magical with just the palm trees, but they have also added some real eye-catchers that are so fun to photograph. My two favorites are the absolutely massive Colombian flag and the floating hand at the top of the hike. The hike is of moderate difficulty, so pretty much any family can do it together.

Sad to say that such a famous tourist destination has these kinds of conditions for visitors. On a rainy day, which is very common here, the entire access area turns into mud, and you literally sink in it. If this were along the hiking trails, that would be expected, as adventure travelers are used to it. But finding these conditions right at the center of the site, at the starting point, is completely unexpected for many visitors who simply want to get to know the place. Thousands of people visit this area, so it should really have at least some basic infrastructure, like a paved access road, and more comfortable and inclusive facilities for people with limited mobility who also wish to experience this incredibly beautiful place. It’s not the only country where I’ve found such unpleasant surprises at major tourist spots, but this should be taken into account for improvement. Valle del Cocora is still a "must see", for the views, the photos, and the experience of being there. Just keep in mind that you’ll need proper clothing and footwear, because rain is very likely.

One of the best places to visit in Colombia. The full hike is fantastic and worth doing. The palms and the environment are unique and otherworldly at times. We arrived as early as possible to beat the crowds. We had our own car and the road to the valley was completely paved and easy to navigate. The early morning was the best light for the park in my opinion. We did the full counterclockwise loop hike that goes first through the jungle and ends in the palm valley. It took about about 6 hours to complete with a few rest stops for snacks and lunch. The full counterclockwise hike is strenuous enough that you should only do it if you are in semi-decent shape. There is a lot of up and downhill including one particular tough climb to get out of the jungle. You do need to keep your balance on rocks along and on the river which sometimes are slippery. The scenery was varied and beautiful, starting with going through trenches in the valley with some overly friendly cows, to a forest/jungle setting crisscrossing a river on multiple bouncy bridges, to climbing misty hills, to finally overlooking the tall majestic palms that we all came to see. We were lucky enough to see condors from the viewpoint as well. The descent through the valley kept amazing us with scenic vistas when you would hit different angles. The only thing I would change about the park would be to take out some of the instagram artwork that litters the entrance/exit of the park. I understand that these are draws for some people who want a more colorful photo to post but there really is too many of them and the trees and setting really are nice enough. The only advice I can add is to rent the boots if you are doing the full hike. I went with my normal shoes and they ended up in puddles, mud, and then the river. It is basically impossible to avoid, especially after rain which is often in that area. I had muddy shoes that wouldn't come off for the rest of my trip. I dont know how much boot rental costs as I didn't ask but I saw a lot of other hikers wearing them and I would suggest it.

Absolutely worth the trek to visit. It is beautiful. You can tell they truly care for the animals. The birds exhibit was my favorite. It rained in us all day but we did not even care. We had a lot of fun. The staff was wonderful. All the animal exhibits had the animal information in both English and Spanish, so I did not need to translate for my husband which was wonderful. We will come back next time we r in the region.

Amazing zoo park, with surprising and beautiful animals! The place has restaurants, beverages and snacks, be ready to walk a lot and bring enough water!

Great place for the whole family! Only downside is that we were a group of 11 and one senior on wheelchair and even though the zoo provides wheelchair the roads are not handicap friendly, we had to help between 4 people to get out senior down the hill a few times because it was impossible for him to do it himself.

Good place to spend 2 hours. Wish the upkeep was a bit better

Amazing place, all animals looks in really good shape, it is a good place, everyone should visit it

Would not visit again. Purchased tickets and person that takes the tickets spent 5 minutes explaining where to start ect. All while carrying our puppy in his bag. Walked half the park. Then an employee stated there are no pets allowed. Yet, the park is full of stray dogs. Make this make sense? The place is over rated. There is a ton of walking and a ton of empty exhibitions. The hippo exhibit had fish in it. The hippos were in another place. The actual park is huge. Some parts you walk on mud/rock/unpaved roads. I would not say this is friendly for people with mobility issues. The animals they do have are nice. They seem to have space to move around. Staff is rude. There are people at some of the exhibits but no one really speaks to you unless you ask something. They do have a great food court but it is overshadowed by the stray dogs sitting next to you or roaming while you eat. If I had never been to any other zoo in the world, or animal sanctuary, I would give this place 5 stars. But unfortunently I find its high praise over rated.

Amazing experience. First I gotta say: go as early as you can (they open at 9am) or else you will see half of the animals asleep. Bring anti-mosquitoes lotion + sunscreen, there's a good portion of the walk you will be doing in open areas. The good care of the animals it's noticeable, we enjoyed the time spent there. One last tip: don't take the alternative road, just go through the main road entrance (or you will end up in a one-sided way inside of a neighborhood).

We did not spend the night there, but went on a guided tour with Carlos to get to know the forest which surrounds the eco-lodge. He is very knowledgable and we learnt a lot during the 2 hour long tour. We should have booked a few nights there, it looks fantastic!

We did the Jungle Hike and it was a truly wonderful experience. It was very interesting to learn about the cloud forest ecosystem. All our questions were answered to the fullest and we even got to see some hummingbirds and beautiful butterflies.

My husband and I didn't stay the night, but we did the walking tour. Carlos is very knowledgeable and passionate about the environment and conservation. Tour is 50000 per person and well worth it, usually it goes for 2 hours but we talked about all the ways we can save the world. All the money seems to go to protecting and growing the reserve as well. Good luck to them in the future. Hopefully, this becomes a great educational tool for tourists.

I didn't stay here, however my friend and I joined a tour of the cloud forest with Carlos which was fascinating and a great thing to do on our first day in Salento. Carlos is clearly passionate about preserving the ecosystem of the area and has put a lot of work into his project. He is very friendly and remembered everyone's name throughout the hike. Would highly recommend the tour! Please note that it can be muddy and you should wear hiking boots and a good rain jacket.

Kasaguadua is something truly special. Getting into the jungle feels like an adventure in itself—a short trek that instantly shifts your mindset into nature mode. Totally worth it. Once you arrive, it’s like entering a secret world, and in our case, we had the entire place to ourselves for a full day. Absolute magic. The grounds are beautifully preserved, with winding paths, hidden viewpoints, and the constant soundtrack of the jungle all around. The huts are designed with sustainability and comfort in mind—open, airy, and totally in sync with the environment. You feel connected, not just to nature, but to the intention behind every detail. Whether you’re hiking through the forest or just lounging in a hammock with a view, Kasaguadua is pure peace.

Wow - what an incredible experience. We took the two hour tour with Carlos ( it was just the two of us so it was essentially a private tour !) and left with a whole new appreciation and understanding not only of the complex ecosystem of the cloud forest but also of the ethos and philosophy of Kasaguadua. Carlos is so knowledgeable and passionate about the reserve and communicates his expertise in an engaging and authentic way. He is also a lovely person and we left feeling we had made a good friend ! Thank you Carlos for this wonderful experience - we only wish we could have stayed in the reserve! Róisín and Tadhg

This is the best place we stayed at in our whole South America trip of 8 months. It’s a really special place and it was great to stay here for 5 days to learn all about the place’s wider conservation project too. I’d recommend this a thousand times over staying in Salento, and I’d also recommend renting a scooter to get easily to and from Salento. We fell in love with the place and its surroundings and took notice of all the effort that has been put into the details of the decoration and the hospitality that form a truly curated experience. We felt very pampered and Willie is a truly brilliant host. There’s a delicious breakfast included every morning in the stay too.

We had a fantastic time as a family, and my little one absolutely loved it! It’s great that you can bring food and water inside—very convenient. The pig show was a delightful highlight, full of laughs! If I could make one suggestion, it would be to add more bathrooms along the way, especially for families with little ones who might find it tough to wait. Overall, it was a wonderful experience!

Lots of activities, mostly for the young ones, a variety of shows around the park (the negative point: the time schedule of those shows not always match your own). Be ready to walk, is huge. Take a hat or a cap with you, heat and humidity is massive there. The thing that you can't miss: El trapiche, where they sell cold "Mazamorra" with solid melasa.

It is a great park for kids, my kids (6 and 2) enjoyed every minute of it. They provide a kind of an off road stroller (12.000 COP) so you can carry your kid. The shows are great and they are scheduled so as to go with the tour, so you don't have to go around, just follow the path. The stand up comedy show is not as fun as you would think, since it is a couple arguing about everything. My recommendation is to try to go on weekdays so you can move around without problem. Restaurants are ok and not expensive, you can take fruits or small snacks and maybe a couple of water with you,

Okay place, a bit on the expensive side. I went on a weekday so it wasn't as busy but not as lively as expected. They have tons of farm animals and some shows. Expect to walk a lot.

PANACA: Where the cows are friendlier than your in-laws and the goats have more attitude than you. From the second we walked in, it was like National Geographic met Colombian farm life — but with snacks, laughter, and a whole lot of mooing. We fed animals, milked cows (spoiler: it's harder than it looks), and I’m pretty sure one goat tried to adopt me. The animal shows? ICONIC. I laughed, I cheered, I questioned my career choices. The views? Straight out of a telenovela. The air? So fresh I tried to bottle it. The food? Don’t even get me started — I left with a full belly and zero regrets (except maybe not wearing stretchy pants). Whether you're a kid, a grown-up pretending to be mature, or someone who just really wants to hug a donkey — PANACA is the place. 10/10 would let a llama photobomb me again. 🐐📸🇨🇴🔥

Many years ago there were more animal acrobatic shows. It might be due to animal protection laws. Now the small animal show is mostly just two people doing comedy. It's very good except that international tourists get a little lost if they don't speak Spanish.

Beautiful. The shows are especially beautiful. We went to all the afternoon shows which were spectacular. Our kids were enchanted. Also very large place so best to come in sporty and light clothing for all the walking. They have tours, which we didn't do but I am sure it would have made the experience better.

We had a fantastic time as a family, and my little one absolutely loved it! It’s great that you can bring food and water inside—very convenient. The pig show was a delightful highlight, full of laughs! If I could make one suggestion, it would be to add more bathrooms along the way, especially for families with little ones who might find it tough to wait. Overall, it was a wonderful experience!

Lots of activities, mostly for the young ones, a variety of shows around the park (the negative point: the time schedule of those shows not always match your own). Be ready to walk, is huge. Take a hat or a cap with you, heat and humidity is massive there. The thing that you can't miss: El trapiche, where they sell cold "Mazamorra" with solid melasa.

It is a great park for kids, my kids (6 and 2) enjoyed every minute of it. They provide a kind of an off road stroller (12.000 COP) so you can carry your kid. The shows are great and they are scheduled so as to go with the tour, so you don't have to go around, just follow the path. The stand up comedy show is not as fun as you would think, since it is a couple arguing about everything. My recommendation is to try to go on weekdays so you can move around without problem. Restaurants are ok and not expensive, you can take fruits or small snacks and maybe a couple of water with you,

Okay place, a bit on the expensive side. I went on a weekday so it wasn't as busy but not as lively as expected. They have tons of farm animals and some shows. Expect to walk a lot.

PANACA: Where the cows are friendlier than your in-laws and the goats have more attitude than you. From the second we walked in, it was like National Geographic met Colombian farm life — but with snacks, laughter, and a whole lot of mooing. We fed animals, milked cows (spoiler: it's harder than it looks), and I’m pretty sure one goat tried to adopt me. The animal shows? ICONIC. I laughed, I cheered, I questioned my career choices. The views? Straight out of a telenovela. The air? So fresh I tried to bottle it. The food? Don’t even get me started — I left with a full belly and zero regrets (except maybe not wearing stretchy pants). Whether you're a kid, a grown-up pretending to be mature, or someone who just really wants to hug a donkey — PANACA is the place. 10/10 would let a llama photobomb me again. 🐐📸🇨🇴🔥

Many years ago there were more animal acrobatic shows. It might be due to animal protection laws. Now the small animal show is mostly just two people doing comedy. It's very good except that international tourists get a little lost if they don't speak Spanish.

Beautiful. The shows are especially beautiful. We went to all the afternoon shows which were spectacular. Our kids were enchanted. Also very large place so best to come in sporty and light clothing for all the walking. They have tours, which we didn't do but I am sure it would have made the experience better.

Awesome theme park. If you really want to enjoy it, this have to be a full day run. On weekends it's really crowded, so try to get as early as you can. The best parts: the train, horse rides, no one smoking and lots of sunrays.

Great park to visit with family or friends. It’s stroller friendly, lots of activities for the kids, make sure they are tall enough for the rides. More than 90cm. Being extra clothes and shoes because there are water attractions that you can easily get soaked. Good sunscreen and hats for all.

Fantastic experience of nature, attractions, coffee flavors and culture, art, landscapes and of course Colombian warmth and hospitality. We had a great time, savored coffee like never before, danced and rejoiced at the folklore show, relaxed walking along the trails. It was a blast.

Amazing amazing experience. There is something for everyone, you can easily do everything in 1 day. By far one of the best folklore shows I have seen and like everyone says, you cannot miss it. The reviews do not lie.

Parque del Café in Quindío is a must-visit destination to enjoy with family or friends 🎢☕. It combines fun, coffee culture, and beautiful landscapes all in one place. The weather is warm, so it’s advisable to wear light clothing and stay hydrated 💧👒. Among its attractions are roller coasters, a cable car, and tours that highlight the history and tradition of Colombian coffee. A truly unique experience you shouldn’t miss!

We had a very fun day at the park. We’re 4 adults and we came for coffee but the park is so much more. It’s a cultural experience and there’s a lot of fun rides to do as well. I can recommend the coffee show, take a stroll in the bamboo park, ofcourse take the teleferico for beautiful views, the train is fun, all the water rides are fun but prepare to get absolutely soaked. The coffee museum in the beginning is a must and the sensory room at the end completes the whole thing. For food I can recommend the oriental place at the food mall near the tree boat ride. Although there are more options at the plaza bolivar (there’s even a Subway). Get your coffee at Juan Valdez or try a granizado. The horse ride is fun (and a complementary $15,000) but a bit boring. I would do it again though! We didn’t expect to spend almost all day here. It’s very fun for kids too and people of all ages. We didn’t try any of the thrill rides like the rollercoasters but they look like a lot of fun. There’s almost no lines to wait for the rides and there’s lockers near the water rides to keep your stuff safe and dry.

Great amusement park and great views of coffee plantations. The “coffee show” is a well performed act that takes you on a journey through the coffee regions of Colombia. Fairly priced well maintained.

Spent the whole day here with the family and had lots of fun. They advertise it as a coffee farm visit, but it’s way more than that. I’d even say that coffee takes a small place here. They will put you in traditional costumes and teach you how to dance the old-school way. They will show you a big handmade model village that’s fun to explore. They will also take multiple pictures of you (and charge you for them later if you want to keep them). At the very end, they finally tell you a little about coffee and let you taste a small cup. So don’t come here for the coffee, but more for the photos and the fun experience.

Solid tour. Thanks to Alejandro for his energy and engagement. We learnt about coffee, the Paisas and had heaps of fun despite the heat. Apply sunscreen and keep cool ☀️ The park can feel kitschy at times but that’s part of the charm if you are into that sort of local immersion.

Manuel, our Jeep chauffeur recommended this place. This place is beautiful. Our coffee tour guide, Juan David Giraldo, was the best. He is fun and enthusiastic, and his energy is contagious. We all loved Recuca and in grand part because of his fun energy. Ok. Now the bad: we were horribly disappointed to learn the coffee shop didn't take cards. My heart sank when the employee said it was CASH ONLY 🤯. I mean, this is a tourist spot!!!. We paid for the tickets with a visa card. And we really wanted to buy MANY bags coffee there to bring home..... it was kind of horrible to go home empty-handed. So this is my humble recommendation for the administrator: ALLOW people buy and pay with ALL the options available. Not only cash!!!! You are losing a LOT of clients. 😪

I loved this coffee experience! They taught us everything from how coffee originated to how to distinguish the differences between coffee beans, to how to make the perfect cup and all the varieties of coffee. We even dressed up in costumes that represented the people who previously had coffee farms. Towards the end we had to pick out coffee beans. It was an enriching experience especially for someone who loves coffee

Very fun and informative. There is lots of colored commentary and double entendre jokes along the tour. Not sure if they offer tours in English though. It is recommended to bring a hat, sunglasses and some sunscreen. There is lots of walking and some areas aren’t very accessible if using a wheel chair or pushing a stroller. I wouldn’t recommend bringing small children as it can be hot and they probably wouldn’t enjoy the tour as much. A typical lunch is offered with beans, rice, ground beef, plantain and your only choice for a second meat is either chorizo or pork cracklings.

Excellent chocolate tour! We had an English-speaking (bilingual) tour guide (Andres G). I assumed he had worked there for 10-15 years! He was so knowledgeable. He explained everything about the cultivation and processing of cocoa. My kids loved it. My wife loved it. We got to eat yummy fresh cocoa from the fruit! They made it super fun. I'd recommend wearing pants and long sleeves! This might have been the highlight of our whole trip!

We had a great time here. The tour (in English) was very good. Everything was explained in great detail and you could also take part yourself, for example picking coffee beans. Everything was very informative and interesting and the area is simply beautiful. We had also booked lunch. I personally wasn't a fan of it, but others in the group really enjoyed it.

This was a great experience with wonderful views. The history is very interesting, the place is so clean. The staff are friendly and fun. Started and ended tour with amazing coffee, along with being an ambassador for coffee after the coffee baptism. Highly recommended.

Before coming here, we spent the whole day on a coffee tour where they did a much worse job explaining coffee in hours compared to the young barista who attended us at this coffee terrace in just a few minutes. You can truly feel the passion for coffee that everyone who works here has. The baristas deliver impeccable service and explanations. Of course, it’s no surprise that the coffee here is some of the best I have ever tasted. If all that isn’t good enough, there is also a terrace with beautiful views of the landscape and the small village in the mountains. I will never forget this place, a magical spot in the mountains.

The expresso was very good. The cappuccino was also very good. They have a small variety of desserts but the atmosphere and view are the real reason for coming here. The service is very good also. Enjoying the birds singing and the beautiful view really brings out your our inner peace and awakens you to a beautiful place.

The best place to learn about the world famous coffee culture and its anthology. Great tour, delicious bakery, awesome coffee and a mind blowing cocktail made with a sweet melasa made out of coffee. The landscape you can capture from the terrace has no match on this country.

We had a great time at San Alberto. We learned a lot about coffee and all the different ways of preparing it. The view was beautiful and service was excellent. I highly recommend the coffee experience.

One of the places that you have to visit in the coffee region of Colombia if you want to taste the coffee that won the most of the prices over Colombia. This cafe represents perfectly what is a perfect cup of coffee in many different types of ways. Enjoy it strong or soft, or cold or hot or in many other popular ways. Also San Alberto offers you the possibility to see the coffee process since the picking of the red beans to the drying, roasting and grilling of this coffee of this same farm for the end have a experience with some of the best "catadores" to teach you how to distinguish a perfect cup of coffee.

This is one of the cofee places that owns their own cofee farm and sells it. The cofee is definitely an experience and some are prepared on your table. The view is magnificent. There is an offering of dessert to complement your cofee but very limited and not all may be available. This is not a restaurant just in case you're looking for a real meal.

Very interesting spot to explore in La Union. It is a great place to learn more about the agriculture and history of the area. Even though it was entirely in Spanish we (non-Spanish speakers) were still able to learn a lot. Plus, they have some awesome products available including grape marmalade, jams, panela and of course wine.

This was very fun, definitely wear sunscreen and a hat. We bought yummy food and the views were amazing.

it's a beautiful place to have walk with family and get to know some of the products Colombia has to offer like panela, honey, and of course whine

Amazing experience. Prices little bit high but with it. Recommended.

Fantastic place. Visit it. A great experience

Nice place to go and learn many things about the vines, have a nice walk through a small forest and see some farm animals.

Great place to hang out and learn a lot about the products and animals!

A good museum with a nice range of original acrylic paintings and prints from the 1960s through to 2000s. Also, enjoyed a small temporary exhibition of Tabara’s prints and others from Rayo’s personal collection.

Museum Rayo home to our Colombian artist and his tomb...a magical and colorful place where you can see other artists and their work too.

Amazing place to appreciate the art, you fell so damn alive in this place. Nice town and persons. SUPER RECOMENDED!!!

A comprehensive and guided tour of the works of local and national artists and their historical influence in the art scene.

World class museum. Building designed by artist and is a work of renown art by itself. The grounds are serene and the sculptures inspiring. As good an experience as you could wish. The quaint town is representative Colombian and the trip there is intriguing from any direction.

Fantastic experience. Artwork is excellent. Definitely go again.

It's such a magical place for who loves art in a special manifestation. I loved the exhibition of Master Rayo and the other artists as well. Wonderful! Thanks and congrats!

Beautiful view, extreme sports, cheap, good parking, perfect for a group of friends, family or a romantic situation. Many places to take amazing photos and spend time looking the landscapes

Beautiful man made lake, with a lot water activities to do, plenty or restaurants and many options to stay. You can find hotels, Fincas, Glampling or camping. The near by town has a lot of options to buy food, groceries and drinks.

When I was there. I wanted to go over around the Calima Lake. Fortunately, we founds some jet skies low-cost. The water was warm and clean with some rocks on the shore. People always were glad and friendly.

It’s just amazing!!! Highly recommended!!

It’s a must place to visit. The views are amazing. Colder than I expected.

Beautiful scenery. The lake is home to wind sports like kite surfing and wind surfing. It doesn't get crowded much so there's plenty of room to foam around in your favorite water craft. The weather is often cloudy and a bit in the cooler side with the head wind, but overall, it's a great spot for water sports and scenery.

Kite surfing, camping, 2 contrasting weather as you move to the hydropower source

Great location for kitesurfing, people are really friendly and helpful. As for taking lessons here, we have mixed feelings. My girlfriend was left alone for too many times even though she had private lessons. One time she lost her board and after 10 minutes of drifting off a random kiter helped her. Not sure what her teacher was doing, but he wasn’t there to help her. And don’t expect them to respond on WhatsApp anytime soon. It took them 3 days to reply.

Great Spot to kitesurf and to just hang out Really amazing landscape

Three days in a row I rented all the equipment. The staff is super helpful and super kind. I would def recommend it.

We made a reservation at noon for kiteboarding lessons for the family. We showed up and only one family member was allowed to kiteboard, we waited until 5 pm before giving up. Frustrating, since we drove from Bogotá with a reservation and over half of our group didn't get to go out. They kept saying that we could go in an hour, so we kept waiting in the baking sun. Miserable.

A unique setting for kite surfing, you should definitely go there. Regardless if you are a beginner or advanced. They have English speaking teachers and will even accompany you by boat, one teacher for you only and one boat driver. You can not ask for more! In the camp by the lake they have a bar and you get very delicious meals cooked by a friendly local mum. Their equipment is brand new and they can also equip whole groups. In the weekend locals from Cali will come here for Kite surfing. I also stayed at their "casa kite" which is a very nice house equipped with everything you would ever need: kitchen, washing machine, Netflix, garden with fresh fruits,... The best is that the woman taking care of the breakfast will prepare exactly what you like. You just tell her the day before and you can have it all, from fruit juices, all kind of egg things, rice, meat, platanos, coffee, chocolate... It could simply not be better.

Best Spot in Calima Lake!!!

Wery nice people.

The house where Colombian writer Jorge Isaacs lived and wrote his famous novel Maria. A place worth visiting when you are interested in literature. Entrance fee $ 18.000 for adults.

Amazing place, and the tour guide was a lot of fun, very engaging, and very knowledgeable

The place is beautiful, the roses are stunning, and the tour guide was interesting. I have just one suggestion: they should have tours in English or translation devices for tourists.

Nice place with beautiful garden. The novel „Maria“ telling the love story between Efraim and Maria is based here

Romantic and beautiful place in Cali. There is a historical house in the garden. I couldn’t understand the explanation but at least l’ve learned the novelist had a romantic relationship and the book is translated into any language. I would like to try to read it one day. You should visit this flower garden.

This is a place full of historical literacy importance. I felt like I had traveled back in time. This place has a magical atmosphere that you have to experience in person. The smells, the sounds, the architecture... simply amazing!

It's the better experience that had in my vacations, I like Jorge Isaac for the book and the history from it, The History pass in this House. Excellent human services, the people that work there it's so dedicated for the museum , I feeled like a romantic dream.

Nice museum with botanical gardens and sugarcane exhibits. More expensive for foreign tourists, unfortunately.

Closed on Mondays. Don't follow google Maps. Instead, use Waze.

The best from the walk around the museum was the variety of trees, plants and flowers. As per the sugarcane treatment or sugar making process not so much information or equipment to see.

An amazing and beautiful hacienda. Showcasing the different cultural ways to process the sugarcane. A beautiful natural set up. Flowers and gardens are unique.

A historical sugar plantation house with amazing gardens and examples of sugar processing tools / methods from all over Colombia. Minus 1 star due to difficulty to travel to from Cali, the final road was poor and there is limited signage and none of the tour or guides was in english. These problems are evident because on the Saturday when we visited there were only about 10 other visitors at the peak midday time. It wouldn't take much work to make this a world class museum and tourist attraction, I really hope they try because it has so much potential.

Beautiful place to learn about the process of sugar cane and how it's changed over time. Ask for Manuel as a guide! Very knowledgeable.

Great place to learn about sugarcane process. The museum is beautiful and surrounded by lots of trees, flowers, brooks and ponds. It also has a traditional house where you can see how people used to live a while ago.

This place is amazing. The hiking trails are properly marked, and your effort pays off with an outstanding view from the top. You are fully in touch with nature, if you're careful and quiet enough you can see beautiful species. Can't recommend the restaurant enough. It's a bit on the expensive side, but it's so tasty it's worth it. 100% recommended!

A really wonderful place to spend your day with the nature and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. It's one of the best places you can visit being a nature lover. Lots of stages to walk across and explore. The butterfly collection here is wonderful. And coming to the best part, the food here is the most delicious thing you can ever have, the perfection with which they cook the fish and its really the best part.

What an amazing place!!! The nature trails, the butterfly garden, the restaurant, and the staff!!! Fabulous 😍

Expensive entrance. Charging foreigners double then locals! Only for that reason i didnt enter the park. Only had lunch at the restaurant.

The food is good but really expensive. The hike is good but terrain is always muddy. so, it's a hard walk and the final view is beautiful. But there needs to be a safer and easier way to get down. After the trek up... Perhaps esculators like in Medellin.

This is such a nice place to spend the day. The hiking trails are clear and well maintained, you're ascending at all times but it's very doable. If at any time you feel fatigue you easily find return points. There's a beautifil restaurant and a little store up at the viewpoint.

It is an amazing place ! I would recommend it for anyone. When you arrive you can order from the wide range of delicious dishes which base on the local fresh ingredients (fish, vegetables, etc). After ordering you can go for a walk around the beautiful estate which contains many historical elements of the place. The walk ends on top of a hill where you will be bown away of the breath taking view. After the walk we returned to our lovely restaurant and had an amazing dish of fish. The staff if very warmly welcoming, family like atmosphere, perfect for children. If you are looking to experience a decent day, here is the place to spend it.

This is truly a hidden gem. So many different types of aircraft and cars that you can spend hours looking. I was also impressed with the model railways and model airplanes on display. Overall this was definitely the highlight of my trip.

The visit to this museum near the airport was worth every minute. somebody really made an effort here and put a lot of time into details. There are countless models on display, and the cutlery from quite a few airlines in different decades is displayed behind different glass cases. the history of avianca, SCADTA and many interesting details about the aviation of Colombia are conveyed here to the interested visitor.

This place is a WOW. Plan at least 2 hours. And if misquitos like you, bring repellant. They ate me up inside

Very tranquil. Staff is very dedicated, attentive. And help you understand what you are looking at. Yet they let you walk around by yourself and no time limit. Truly enjoyed myself

A true hidden gem! The aircraft and vintage car collection is impressive, The airplane and ship model collection on the second floor is breathtaking, but the model railway (fourth largest in the world) is the jewel of the crown; well worth the ticket price by itself. Highly recommended!

I cant say enough about how wonderful this museum is. Old steam engines, vintage tractors, massive planes thousands of models, and the most expansive model train sets i have ever seen. The staff was perfect and extremely knowledgeable. Great job!

Excellent displays and friendly staff. Too bad the café was closed...

A beautiful park with lots of painted cat sculptures, in addition to to Tejadas El Gato del Rio. A must see while in Cali.

Great and nice sculptures in Cali... There is one main big cat, and others smaller cats which done by other sculptors... One of the main tourist things to see in Cali... Location great in the center of the city near the river.... There also you can buy souvenirs in few places... Also there is benches to seat and relax... All recommendations for visit and take some nice pictures and videos if you are in Cali in Colombia...

Cool statues and at the end if you go around the playground area ro the right you'll find the Cali sign

The obvious attraction is El Gato del Rio, along with his girlfriends. However, overall this is a nice area to stroll around the river and be on the lookout for a variety of bird.

This amazing park is located on the Cali River … walking distance from many hotels in the area. Best time to come is before 9 AM as the weather is still relatively cool and you will avoid rush when some schools send their students to explore … all signs are in Spanish though 🥲 … but I love seeing the art. Bravo Cali

I was luckily Staying just 2 blocks away and probably strolled the literal ‘cat walk’ a few times daily. The talented artists have provided such a wonderfully unique expletive here. Nestled along side the Cali river and a beautiful park on one side! Also it is well Lit at night so I felt very safe there.

We took an evening stroll through this area and it is really very pretty with the variety of cat sculptures all with their own meanings. We felt safe at all times, this is a lively area so if you are in the vicinity make sure you pass by.

Very quiet early in the morning with a nice view and people walking their very happy dogs. Weekend nights are super crowded as it is a hangout spot.

Very beautiful church. Well preserved.

Awesome place you can go and an amazing place to take som cool and nice pictures with family or friends. There are soant things you can buy and eat. I even have the chance to see a couple getting married. I loved it.

Im staying at a airbnb right across from the church.there are plenty activities every evening. in December.the park lights up with xmas lights.and it gets quiet after 11pm very safe for tourist

If you have the opportunity to visit Cali, Colombia. While you explore the city check out the district named San Antonio. There is a church on the top of the hill, high brick ceilings.This beautiful church was built in 1747, from the top of the hill you will have a wonderful view of the city.

My wife who is a Colombian took me to visit the church. So I have an advantage!!! It's a meeting place where people of Cali go hangout. Vendors, food, etc line the perimeter of the church grounds. And the area is safe with security and police officers. So if you're ever in Cali, Colombia have fun!

It’s beautiful and also the view.

It is more than 20 years that I come every year to Cali but for one reason or another I've never been able to visit the zoo. I have to make a premise: It is a relatively small zoo but very well maintained with very instructional legendas. We spent 5 hours and really enjoyed our time.

Loved the visit to this zoo with my girlfriend. So many amazing animals to see and they are all well taken care of. The exhibitions are also decorated in a very cute way. It’s 50k pesos for foreigners but it’s totally worth it

Great place to go with all ages! Lots of animals from all across the world and even a tiger! A nice route to follow across and useful information on conservation efforts made in the area. There are a lot of friendly zoo keepers around who are informative in their areas and are willing to answer any questions you want. Shop worth going to as well with hand painted t-shirts that they sell.

It was my first time to Columbia and my wife took me on an adventure to Cali. The atmosphere, architecture and the animal displays are fantastic. I highly recommend going to the zoo in Cali, Columbia.

This place was fun! Lots of animals, some native to Colombia, lots of historical information around. I was excited to see the oso-con-anteojos, which I got to see but the bear kept pacing in the corner. Not sure what was going on, my son was excited see the bear, and the monkeys, lions, and.. bear. :)

Although I’m not a fan of zoos, I believe animals are not meant to live in cages, I have to admit that this one is beautifully designed. They’ve created a whole story around it, and the way you move through the exhibits has an Amazonian-style vibe that makes the experience quite unique

Very well maintained and informative zoo. Only comment is please have a guard inside the batterfly enclosure as well. Seem to be many ignorant people picking off butterflies from the fruit onto their hands to take photos, one guy was picking up and holding a dead butterfly of which there was a lot and after that he was waving across the flying butterflies all in front of his daughter...