Parks & Experiences
Parque del Café
Parks & Experiences
- From Casa Heliconia:
- approx. 15 min
- Recommended time:
- 6–8 hours / full day
Quindío travel guide
Our Guide to Quindío
The recommendations we would share if you were staying with us.
Parks, towns, coffee experiences, nature, adventure and our favorite places to eat and enjoy local coffee. Discover what to do, how much time to set aside and how to plan your days from Casa Heliconia.
Parks & Experiences
PANACA
Parks & Experiences
- From Casa Heliconia:
- approx. 30 min
- Recommended time:
- Full day
Parks & Experiences
Travesía 2.0
Parks & Experiences
- From Casa Heliconia:
- approx. 30 min
- Recommended time:
- Evening show
Parks & Experiences
Parque Los Arrieros
Parks & Experiences
- From Casa Heliconia:
- approx. 15 min
- Recommended time:
- Half day to full day, depending on the show schedule
Parks & Experiences
Parque Las Bailarinas
Parks & Experiences
- From Casa Heliconia:
- approx. 5 min
- Recommended time:
- Half day
Coffee Culture
RECUCA
Coffee Culture
- From Casa Heliconia:
- approx. 40 min
- Recommended time:
- 3–4 hours
Coffee Culture
Finca La Morelia
Coffee Culture
- Recommended time:
- 2–3 hours
Nature
Jardín Botánico del Quindío / Mariposario
Nature
- From Casa Heliconia:
- approx. 45 min
- Recommended time:
- 2–3 hours
Nature
Valle de Cocora
Nature
- From Casa Heliconia:
- approx. 1 hr 20 min
- Recommended time:
- 4–6 hours
Nature
Termales de Santa Rosa de Cabal
Nature
- From Casa Heliconia:
- approx. 2 hr 30 min
- Recommended time:
- Full day
Nature
Avistamiento de aves
Nature
- From Casa Heliconia:
- At Casa Heliconia and nearby
- Recommended time:
- Half day or full day
Towns to Explore
Salento
Towns to Explore
- From Casa Heliconia:
- approx. 1 hour
- Recommended time:
- 3–5 hours, not including Valle de Cocora
Towns to Explore
Filandia
Towns to Explore
- From Casa Heliconia:
- approx. 50 min
- Recommended time:
- 3–4 hours
Towns to Explore
Quimbaya
Towns to Explore
- From Casa Heliconia:
- approx. 20 min
- Recommended time:
- 2–3 hours
Towns to Explore
Circasia
Towns to Explore
- From Casa Heliconia:
- approx. 30 min
- Recommended time:
- 2–3 hours
Towns to Explore
Calarcá
Towns to Explore
- From Casa Heliconia:
- approx. 35 min
- Recommended time:
- 2–3 hours
Towns to Explore
Pueblo Tapao
Towns to Explore
- From Casa Heliconia:
- approx. 20 min
- Recommended time:
- 1–2 hours
Towns to Explore
La Tebaida
Towns to Explore
- From Casa Heliconia:
- approx. 35 min
- Recommended time:
- 1–2 hours
Towns to Explore
Cartago
Towns to Explore
- From Casa Heliconia:
- approx. 1 hour
- Recommended time:
- Half day
Adventure
Balsaje por el río La Vieja
Adventure
- Recommended time:
- Half day to full day, depending on the operator
Adventure
Vuelo en globo aerostático
Adventure
- Recommended time:
- Approx. 2–3 hours for the full experience
Adventure
Canopy / tirolesa
Adventure
Adventure
Cabalgatas en Montenegro
Adventure
Adventure
Cabalgatas en Salento
Adventure
Adventure
Cuatrimotos / ATV en Salento
Adventure
Where to Eat & Find Great Coffee
Browse our recommendations by area and find places for a meal or a good cup of coffee while exploring Quindío.
Restaurants
La Cabaña del Pandebono
Restaurant · Montenegro
Ideas
Pair These Experiences
Easy ways to make the most of your days without rushing from place to place.
Valle de Cocora + Salento
Full day
Jardín Botánico + Calarcá
Half day / relaxed day
Parque del Café + an evening at Casa Heliconia
Full day
Filandia + coffee + dinner
Afternoon
PANACA + Travesía
Full day + evening show
RECUCA + a food experience
Half day
A little help from your hosts
Want a Little Help Planning Your Stay?
You enjoy the trip. We’ll help with the details.
- · Park tickets and passes
- · Hours and availability information
- · Experience reservations
- · Transportation coordination
- · Bamboo rafting
- · Horseback riding
- · ATV outings
- · Ziplining
- · Hot-air balloon flights
- · Birdwatching excursions
- · Coffee experiences
- · Planning several outings during your stay
Travel times are estimates from Casa Heliconia and may vary with traffic, routing and road conditions. See the real route on the Location map.