Guática & Quinchía Day Trip

The main sights in the Colombian department of Risaralda await on our Guática & Quinchía Day Trip from Manizales. We'll immerse ourselves in the culture of this region and visit its most beautiful villages.

Guática & Quinchía Day Trip

At 7 am, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Manizales and drive to the Department of Risaralda in northwest Colombia.

Our tour will begin with a 2-hour 30-minute jeep ride to Quinchía, the first village we'll visit, recognized for its natural and cultural heritage. It was awarded the title of Most Beautiful Town in Risaralda in 1985.

After visiting this village, we'll enter the Tierras de Xixarca Archaeological Museum, housing a collection of objects from the Quimbaya civilization. We'll learn about the history of this indigenous group as we explore the museum's rooms.

Next, we'll visit a filigree workshop, where local craftspeople create typical handicrafts from Quinchía using goldsmithing techniques.

We'll take a break for a traditional local lunch with one course and a drink. Afterward, we'll head to Guática, known for its silk production, dating back to 1638. The municipality is recognized for its mulberry trees and silk-producing worms.

We'll learn about this silk production process step by step and have time for shopping before returning to Manizales and dropping you back at your hotel around 4 pm.

Tour without lunch

If you'd prefer to bring your own lunch, this option allows you time to eat your lunch before visiting Guática.