New York Times Travel All About Colombia’s Coffee Triangle

We have long said that our favorite part of Colombia is the country's "Ruta del Café", referred to in the English speaking world as the Coffee Triangle or Coffee Belt. Less frequented than seaside Cartagena or bustling cities like Bogotá and Medellin, the country's interior region named for its key crop is home to some of Colombia's most stunning sceneries and greatest outdoor activities. The Coffee Triangle sits on the northernmost tip of the Andes Mountain range which means a captivating mix of both mountainous and tropical terrain.

In this week's New York Times Travel Section, Gustave Axelson provides an in-depth look into the Coffee Region's history and growing tourism scene.

We strongly recommend at least 3 nights in the Coffee Region to clients traveling to Colombia looking to get a feel for the country beyond beach and city. Packages like Must See Colombia or Colombia Concierge both include a visit to the Coffee Triangle with activities like horseback riding, trekking, mountain biking, coffee plantation visits and even hot air balloons. For those looking for a truly authentic experience for a great price, we recommend Reserva El Cairo, a wonderfully family owned and operated hacienda directly within the Cocora Valley, home to some of the world's tallest wax palm trees. For those looking to indulge a bit, Hacienda Bambusa is one of our favorite properties in all of Colombia with a working plantation and unmatched, personalized service.

Check out the New York Times article here!

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When he isn’t running Craft Travel’s operations and projects, Donald moonlights as an Emmy award-winning live sports cameraman, spending his professional time traveling to sporting events all over the world. During his 14 year career has spent most of the time on the world’s most beautiful golf courses. Traveling with the professional golf tour has its perks, allowing him to work in places like Rio for the 2008 Summer Olympics, Scotland for the British Open and as far as Thailand and Saudi Arabia.

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