Tour to Guática & Quinchía

Get to know the culture and local handicrafts of the communities of the department of Risaralda with this excursion to Guática and Quinchía from Armenia.

Tour to Guática & Quinchía

At the designated time, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Armenia to head north to the department of Risaralda. The journey will take about 3 hours to reach Quinchía, where we'll make our first stop.

We'll visit this municipality, known as Villa de los Cerros, and stop at its archaeological museum, Tierras de Xixarca. This museum features artifacts made by the Quimbaya, an indigenous people that inhabited this area until the 16th century.

Next, we'll visit a filigree workshop to observe local artisans using this technique to create typical handicrafts. Following this, we'll have a lunch of typical food, including a main dish and a drink. After lunch, we'll proceed to Guática, crossing the landscapes of northern Risaralda.

In this village, founded by indigenous people in 1638, we'll learn about the silk production process, including the plants used to feed the silkworms. The artisans use this silk to create textiles by hand.

You will have free time for shopping before returning to Armenia for hotel drop-off after a total of 9 hours.

Tour without Lunch

If you prefer to bring your own lunch, you can choose the tour option without lunch. You'll have time to eat on your own before the visit to Guática.