Discover Colombian coffee culture on a Coffee Farm Tour with Jeep Ride and Tasting from Salento, a complete coffee experience at Finca El Ocaso in the heart of Colombia’s Coffee Region.
Your tour begins in Salento’s Main Square, where your guide will meet you before boarding an iconic Jeep Willys, the traditional vehicle of the Coffee Region. Enjoy a scenic 30-minute ride along rural roads and the Quindío River until you reach Finca El Ocaso, a family-owned coffee farm with more than 100 years of history, located at 1,900 meters above sea level within Colombia’s Coffee Cultural Landscape.
Once at the farm, a bilingual guide will take you through the shade-grown coffee plantations, where biodiversity, altitude, and slow bean development help produce high-quality Colombian coffee. During this guided coffee farm tour in Salento, you will learn about the different coffee species and varieties grown on the farm, including Tabi and Castillo, and understand the full life cycle of the coffee plant.
In harvest season, you will have the opportunity to pick coffee cherries by hand, experiencing one of the most important steps in the Colombian coffee process. The tour then continues into the post-harvest areas of the farm, where you will learn how coffee cherries are transformed through pulping, fermentation, drying, milling, and artisan roasting.
Along the way, your guide will explain the history of Colombia’s coffee industry and the reasons why Colombian coffee is recognized around the world. This experience goes beyond a standard coffee plantation tour, offering a detailed look at the techniques, landscapes, and traditions behind specialty coffee in Salento.
The tour ends with a specialty coffee tasting prepared directly at the farm using filtered brewing methods. In your cup, you will discover the characteristic notes of Finca El Ocaso coffee, including caramel, red fruits, balanced acidity, and a creamy body. It is the perfect way to understand the difference between regular coffee and a truly special Colombian coffee.
After the tasting, return by Jeep Willys to the meeting point in Salento’s Main Square. This Coffee Farm Tour with Jeep Ride and Tasting from Salento is ideal for coffee lovers, culture travelers, and visitors who want an authentic bean-to-cup experience in one of the most iconic coffee destinations in Colombia.
