Tolima Department
Colombia · Americas
About Tolima Department
Zona Cafetera, usually referred to as "Eje Cafetero", is a world heritage listed coffee-growing region in the Andino region of Colombia, which covers parts of four departments:
Tolima Department travel guide
See
Risaralda The Farm of Noe Otun Lake Hot springs of Santa Rosa de Cabal Marked Stones of Alto del Toro Natural park "Los Nevados" Natural Reserve "Otun - Quimbaya" Orchids Garden Tsubota
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Quindío To the north-west of Quindío's capital lies the spectacular Valle de Cocora where visitors can walk amongst forests of the world's tallest palm tree and the national tree of Colombia; the wax palm. For further natural excursions, the expansive Los Nevados National Park provides high mountain peaks, topped with snow; the perfect habitat for the elusive but majestic Andean Condor.
The National Coffee Farm offers theme-park rides and tours The Panaca animal petting farm The "Mariposario" or Butterfly Park
Golf The Coffee Triangle hosts the Pete Dye-designed Club Campestre de Pereira, notable for the resident capybaras (the world's largest rodent species) that graze on the fairways. The course sits at approximately 1,400 m, with year-round temperatures of 20–22°C. Visitor access requires advance arrangement. The region's mid-altitude climate makes it the only Colombian golf area where year-round play combines with reliably mild weather and immediate access to coffee-farm visits, hot springs, and Los Nevados National Park.
Overview adapted from Wikipedia, travel guide fromWikivoyage (CC BY-SA). Photography via Wikimedia Commons.