Coffee country around Medellin
Antioquia, the region around Medellin, is part of Colombia famous coffee landscape. The combination of altitude, rich soil, and a mild climate produces some of the best beans in the world. A coffee tour takes you onto a working farm to see and taste the whole process for yourself.
What happens on the tour
- Walk the plantation, see the coffee plants and learn how the cherries grow and ripen
- Pick and sort, many tours let you try harvesting and selecting beans
- Process and roast, watch how beans are washed, dried, and roasted to bring out flavor
- Taste the result, end with a cup of freshly brewed coffee from that very farm
Prices and options
| Tour Type | Price | Includes | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Day Coffee Tour | From $90 | Farm visit, tasting, transport | Most travelers |
| Full Day Coffee Experience | From $130 | Farm, tasting, lunch, scenery | Full immersion |
Tips for a great coffee day
- Go in the morning, the light is good and the countryside is fresh
- Wear closed shoes, the farm trails can be muddy after rain
- Bring cash, you will want to buy beans to take home
- Ask questions, the farmers love sharing how their coffee is made
Taste coffee at the source
Book a coffee farm tour in the hills near Medellin. Free cancellation on most tours.
Frequently asked questions
A coffee farm tour starts from around $90 per person. This usually includes a guided visit to a working farm, a demonstration of the full process from picking to roasting, a tasting, and often transport from the city and lunch. Prices vary with the size of the group and whether it is private.
You walk through the coffee plants with a farmer or guide, learn how the cherries are picked and selected, see how the beans are washed, dried, and roasted, and finish with a tasting of freshly brewed coffee. Many tours let you try picking and grinding yourself.
There are working coffee farms in the hills within an hour or two of the city, so you can do a tour as a half or full day trip. Towns like Jardin further south are deeper in the coffee region and make a great overnight or longer trip if you want more time.
