La Miñoca is located at the heart of the coffee region. The closest main cities are Manizales (30 min away) and Pereira 1.5 hours away.
Bogota (capital of Colombia) is 8 hours away by car, as the road winding road crosses the Colombian Andes. Recommended only to experienced drivers. By air, the flight from Bogota is only 40 minutes long.
We recommend flying to Pereira International Airport (PEI), located 1.5 hours from the farm.
The Manizales airport (MZL), located 30 minutes from the farm, is another option, although it is often temporarily closed due to weather (heavy clouds).
Uber services are available in the area. Transportation to and from local airports and in the area, is available through the farm’s pickup truck and the farm’s driver. Rates vary according to distance.
A great 10 to 14 day trip to Colombia could include a stop in Cartagena, Rosario Islands (45 min speed boat ride from Cartagena), La Miñoca and the coffee region, and a couple of days in Bogota.
round trip tickets from the USA to Bogota range between $500 (low season) and $900 (high season: mid-December-early January, Easter, June-August, fall break week in October).
See below information for each place and links.
Colombia is currently very safe for international tourists and a definitvely a recommended stop if you travel to South America.
Weather in Colombia is quite similar year-round. It is warmer at low altitudes, and colder in the mountains. La Miñoca is located at 1300 meters (4265 feet) above sea level. During the day temperature is usually in the 80’s◦F and at night it goes down to the 50’s ◦F (10◦C) and 60’s◦ F (15◦C).
The rainy season is usually during the months of April, May, September, October and November. However, heavy rains can happen at any given time.