{"id":2280,"date":"2026-08-06T17:17:38","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T15:17:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/termales.com.co\/?p=2280"},"modified":"2026-09-03T16:06:57","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T14:06:57","slug":"la-ruta-de-naturaleza-del-eje-cafetero","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/termales.com.co\/en\/la-ruta-de-naturaleza-del-eje-cafetero\/","title":{"rendered":"The Coffee Region Nature Trail: From Coffee Plantations to Hot Springs"},"content":{"rendered":"

A short trip through the heart of the Coffee Cultural Landscape, between Quind\u00edo and Risaralda, that begins among giant wax palms, continues along mountain trails, and ends exactly where the body needs to be: immersed in thermal waters, with your skin still recalling the last hike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you're thinking about taking some time off and want it to include nature, physical activity, and some \"me time,\" this is the plan for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day 1: Salento and the Cocora Valley, the gateway to the cloud forest<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Every great nature hike in the Eje begins at Salento<\/strong>, the village with cobblestone streets and colorful balconies that serves as a base camp for the mountain. From there, about 13 km away, lies the Cocora Valley<\/strong>: home to the wax palm, Colombia's national tree, which soars up to 60 meters amid the green hills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The classic hike, which takes four to five hours and is of moderate difficulty, climbs up to the Acaime Nature Reserve<\/strong>, crossing suspension bridges and through misty forests where it\u2019s easy to spot mountain hummingbirds. This is real hiking: mud, climbs, and the cold air of the low moorlands. And it\u2019s also the trip\u2019s first taste of what we seek when we escape our daily routine: silence, nature, and different spaces to share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day 2: Filandia and its lookout points, a scenic stop<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Before heading down to Risaralda, it's worth taking a detour to Finland<\/strong>: with lookouts offering views of the entire Quind\u00edo Valley amid the mist and terraced coffee plantations. It\u2019s a good day to slow down a bit after yesterday\u2019s hike, visit a traditional coffee farm, and\u2014cup in hand\u2014understand why this region is a World Heritage Site. Nature is also best experienced at a leisurely pace, and this is the perfect spot along the route to do just that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day 3: Santa Rosa de Cabal, where adventure takes on a new dimension<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

And this is where the trail takes on a different character. Because after two days of hiking through palm groves and coffee plantations, your body craves a different kind of challenge\u2014and a different kind of reward. That\u2019s exactly what it offers Santa Rosa de Cabal Hot Springs<\/strong>: a forest ecosystem, waterfalls over 90 meters high, and hot springs that emerge at 70 \u00b0C from deep within the Los Nevados volcanic system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thermal Challenge<\/a>: the climbing section that gets your heart racing on this adventure<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If your group is looking for more than just a leisurely hike, the Thermal Challenge<\/strong> That's the best part of this route. It's a trip that combines hiking, climbs, and a beginner-level natural rock climbing route<\/strong>, designed for those who enjoy physical activity and direct contact with the mountains. No prior climbing experience is necessary: it\u2019s a guided introduction, designed to make the challenge accessible and safe, with the cloud forest as the backdrop and adrenaline as the driving force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A few things to keep in mind before booking:<\/p>\n\n\n\n