This region represents the country's coffee tradition, framed in a mountainous landscape that contrasts with the beautiful Spanish-influenced architecture based on tapia, bahareque and clay roofs, surrounded by coffee plantations.
Incentive trips
The PCC is located in one of the most biodiverse regions of the country, with eight microclimates. Adaptation to these geographical conditions has not only led to the development of an internationally recognized coffee culture, but has also allowed for all kinds of experiences to be carried out in the midst of a characteristic biodiversity.
A great advantage of the area is the possibility of visiting coffee landscapes and experiencing the process of growing and preparing one of the smoothest coffees in the world: from planting to harvesting to final enjoyment. This experience is complemented by an immersion in the coffee culture: horses, Jeep Willys and coffee villages. Here you can live the experience like a local, but at the end of the day enjoy traditional or luxury tourism.
Events
Sporting events:
The Coffee Cultural Landscape is ideal for holding sporting events, especially those linked to cycling in the modalities of mountain biking, Enduro and Downhill. Thus, the area is home to La Leyenda del Dorado, a mountain biking race endorsed by the International Cycling Union (UCI), classified as the Everest of mountain biking. Additionally, Manizales was the host of the Enduro World Series in 2018.
Currently, Manizales has 13 Enduro routes and 14 Downhill routes structured for all levels. The area also has a wide infrastructure for golf events, with three courses surrounded by an amazing landscape:
Pereira Country Club (par 71 course).
Armenia Country Club (par 72 course).
Manizales Country Club (par 72 course).
Weddings: The PCC is characterized by having various options for weddings. Among the most representative sites are:
Resort del Café, Manizales: home of the Zeri Pavilion. An architectural work by Simón Vélez made of guadua and typical woods from the region with capacity for up to 1,000 people. The pavilion is surrounded by a 179-hectare nature reserve. Here you can celebrate your wedding in the middle of a completely natural environment, surrounded by a lush mountain landscape, unique views and a cozy and very romantic atmosphere. Located in the town of Samaná, you can enjoy its viewpoint, pool area, massage room, sanctuary to celebrate the ceremony, space for events, common areas, recreational activities and, of course, an exclusive and comfortable stay in different room and suite options.
Termales El Otoño, Caldas: They offer magical, romantic and perfect spaces for you to celebrate your dream wedding.
They have the beautiful San José del Otoño chapel, a unique and rural space that makes any celebration impeccable and wonderful.
Hotel Hacienda San José: built in 1888, it is one of the oldest haciendas around Pereira. With more than a hundred years of history, the hacienda connects its visitors with the houses of the Cauca colonization era and its strong Spanish influence, as well as with the architecture of the Antioquian colonization. They offer horseback riding in the area and walks along ecological trails in one of the largest guadua reserves in Colombia. It also has an extensive international menu, wine list and regional dishes.
Bosques del Samán, Pereira: here you can connect with the traditional coffee culture and appreciate the most beautiful landscapes while you delight in the gastronomy, enjoy the activities and rest in the peace and tranquility of the region.
Finca del Café: This farm has beautiful architecture and views of the mountains of Santa Rosa de Cabal, just 10 minutes from the city center. In its facilities you will find a café, bar, restaurant, event center and snack bar on the same site.
La Herencia hotel, Quindío: its privileged location allows you to enjoy the beautiful and unique Coffee Cultural Landscape, making it ideal for celebrating important events such as your wedding.
Locations and convention centers for events:
Estelar, Recinto del Pensamiento Hotel & Convention Center:
The Guadua Pavilion is a tribute to the typical architecture of the coffee region and to its natural resources. It is available for corporate activities, business meetings, conferences, launches, and social gatherings. It offers nine additional rooms with capacity for up to 1,100 people.
ExpoFuturo, Pereira and Risaralda Exhibition and Convention Center:
It has an area of 36,000 square meters, making it one of the largest facilities in the area. Its infrastructure allows for all types of setups and formats with more than 37,000 m². It is the largest and most modern in the coffee region.
Autumn Hot Springs Hotel Convention Center:
Just 10 minutes from La Nubia Airport, Manizales, 1.30 hours from Matecaña International Airport, Pereira and 2 hours from El Edén Airport, Armenia. It has eight rooms and three meeting rooms, in order to provide an excellent experience and ideal spaces for the event to be held with the highest quality standards.
Available for corporate events, weddings and social events.
Expoferias Manizales Convention Center:
Events and shows center. It has a main pavilion of 4,480 m2, a lobby of 678 m2 and a parking lot with 185 spaces.
Metropolitan Cultural Convention Center of Quindío:
It is the most important exhibition center in the city of Armenia, located on Avenida Los Aborígenes, in the north of the city. The building hosts national and international events, exhibitions and cultural events.
Hotels:
Between corporate, boutique and vacation hotels, the Coffee Cultural Landscape has an excellent hotel infrastructure. In the area there is a presence of renowned chains such as Hilton, Movich, GHL, Sonesta and Estelar, which promote the region as a world-class destination for congresses and conventions. Being intermediate cities, the distances between convention centers, hotels and tourist attractions in the region are very short, making it easier for event participants to tour the city.
Source: Colombia.Travel