Our tour to the coffee farm in Santa Elena from Medellín is an immersion complete in the fascinating world of Colombian coffee. We begin our adventure at 10:00 AM with departure from the meeting point in Medellín. Aboard our comfortable transportation, we will head towards the mountains that surround the city, enjoying the impressive panoramic views along the way.
Once we arrive at the coffee farm, our hosts will provide us with information on the itinerary and we will prepare like true coffee growers to enter the countryside.
We will start with a brief historical tour of the coffee, the cultivation processes in Colombia, the varieties of coffee and we will recognize the process from planting to the cup. The most exciting experience of the tour will be the coffee collection, where we will wear the traditional "chapolero" or "chapolera" costume. i> and we will immerse ourselves in the harvest of ripe coffee beans. This process will give us a deeper understanding of the hard work and passion that goes into coffee production. After harvesting,we will enjoy a well-deserved local lunch, where we can taste authentic flavors of the region and share experiences with our travel companions.
The culmination of our tour will be an exciting coffee tasting, where we will experience a variety of aromas and unique flavors while we learn to appreciate the qualities of each type of coffee. Guided by our expert guide, we will discover the secrets of coffee tasting and deepen our understanding of this beverage emblematic of Colombia.
After a full morning of learning, exploration and delicious flavors, we will say goodbye to the coffee farm and head back to Medellín.