Live an educational and practical experience that will reveal the entire Colombian coffee production process, from the cherry picking to the steaming cup.
Accompanied by our expert guides (family members), you will go step by step through each stage of the traditional wet beneficio (washing) method, typical of the Coffee Zone.
1-hour visit
50.000 COP
Don Elias
Coffee Tour
Don Elías began his work in these lands approximately in the 80s, when the area was mountainous and rugged, with large coffee plantations that little by little sold the land to those interested or family members. At that time, to go from the farm to Salento, it took between 2 and 3 hours, since it was traveled by trail and, in the best of cases, on horseback.
On one occasion, a French-speaking tourist asked a horseman to take him to visit a farm because he was interested in learning about coffee. The horseman had the good sense to bring him to our farm, and Don Elias received him kindly. That encounter must have been very particular and somewhat comical. Imagine a Spanish-speaking farmer and a French-speaking tourist without a translator; saving that small obstacle, they could understand each other.
After a detailed explanation of Don Elias, the visitor was very grateful and delighted for the opportunity to learn about coffee.
Organic and regenerative arabica coffee plantations.
You will learn to identify varieties, growth stages (from seed to mature cherry).
Sustainable management (with shade trees such as banana trees to balance the soil and attract pollinators).
Manual harvesting.
Manual pulping with a table machine.
Fermentation, washing, and sun drying (no industrial ovens).
Manual roasting and milling.
Emphasis on hand selection for premium quality.
At the end, a cup of freshly ground organic coffee is prepared in a cloth filter.
You will learn to taste fragrances, aromas, flavors, and textures. You can buy roasted coffee
Access to the Grandmother's Waterfall (in honor of Don Elias' wife) and relaxation on the banks of the Quindio River for a natural and relaxing touch.
Spanish (by Don Elias or family) and English (by your child or grandchildren). Guides are friendly, patient, and fun, even with visitors' basic Spanish.
Basic equipment (ponchos or hats, depending on the weather), coffee cup.
Transportation not included.
Bring repellent (there are mosquitoes), long sleeves, comfortable shoes, and cash.
Avoid rainy weekends; ideal in the dry season (December-March or July-August).
