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. This village, located between hills, has a rich natural and cultural heritage and 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, which houses notable collections from the Quimbaya civilization. We'll learn about this indigenous group as we explore the museum.

Next, we'll visit a filigree workshop, where local craftspeople create typical handicrafts using this goldsmithing technique.

We'll take a break for a traditional local lunch consisting of one course and a drink. Then, we'll head to Guática through the landscapes of northern Risaralda.

This town, founded in 1638 by indigenous people led by the cacique Guática, is known for its silk production. The community cultivates mulberry trees and raises silkworms for high quality silk fabric production.

In Guática, we'll learn about the silk production process and have time for shopping before returning to Manizales and dropping you off at your hotel around 4 pm.

Tour without lunch

If you'd prefer to bring your own lunch, you can opt for this option. You'll have time to eat your own lunch before the visit to Guática.