Before you go

Your trip to Filandia.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Filandia – Quindío Destination Eixo Cafeeiro

How to get there

Aeropuerto Internacional Matecaña (PEI) Pereira · 35 km
Aeropuerto Internacional El Edén (AXM) Armenia · 40 km
Terminal de Transportes de Armenia Armenia · 30 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Check before buying. The nearest airports are Matecaña, in Pereira, about 35 km away, and El Edén, in Armenia, about 40 km away. There are buses from Armenia, about 45 minutes, and from Pereira, about one hour. From Salento it’s roughly 30 minutes by car or van, usually with a transfer on the main road.

How many days

Half a day for the plaza and the viewpoint; a full day for a nearby coffee farm. Many people stay in Filandia and visit Salento and Cocora on a day trip.

When to go

The climate is cool, with mild days and cold nights. It rains more, generally, between April and May and between October and November. At the viewpoint, a rain-free late afternoon usually brings low light across the mountains.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

No. The center and the viewpoint can be done on foot. For Salento and Cocora, take buses, vans or a taxi; for more distant farms, a jeep or car is useful.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Filandia

Morning
Coffee farm
Guided visit to a coffee farm near Filandia, including harvesting and tasting.
Afternoon
Plaza and basketry
Lunch at the plaza, walk along the colorful streets, the Calle del Tiempo Detenido and the vine basketry workshops.
Late afternoon
Mirador Colina Iluminada
Walk to the viewpoint and climb the tower to watch the sun set over the mountains.
Evening
Dinner in Filandia
Return to the town center to have dinner and a coffee in the large houses around the square.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Filandia or Salento: where to stay?

Filandia is quieter and has more local life; Salento is closer to the Valle de Cocora and has more infrastructure. They are about 30 minutes from each other.

How to get from Filandia to the Valle de Cocora?

By van or taxi to Salento, about 30 minutes, and from there in Willys jeeps to Cocora.

What to eat in Filandia?

Trout, arepas, frijoles, desserts with arequipe (dulce de leche) and coffee from the region's farms.

Is Filandia worth visiting if you have little time?

Half a day is enough to see the square and the viewpoint, preferably late in the afternoon.

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