'''Chinchiná''' is known as Colombias coffee heart. It is settled in a valley surrounded by coffee plantations.
The town is home to the ''Buendia'' coffee factory and ''Cenicafe'', a coffee research centre.
Get in
There are frequent busses going to and from Manizales. It's only 30 minutes.
Get around
See
'''Colina del Sol''' is a coffee finca settled on top of a hill overlooking Chinchiná on one side and the mountains on an other. It's either a half hour climb uphill or an expensive taxiride. The friendly owner will show you around on his finca for a small fee. Contact him first before setting off (Carlos/Mathilde, Carrera 8 No.8-63, 300-362-9578 / 850 4885, email colinadelsol@hotmail.com). There is not always somebody there.
Some of the smaller '''coffee factories''' will give you a short tour if you show interest.
Do
Buy
Eat
Drink
Sleep
It's recommended to stay at least one night '''Colina del Sol''' (see section See). It's a nice place to get away from it all. Price per night including food is not more than $15 000 per person.
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