Hacienda Venecia is a working coffee farm close to where you’ll be staying in Manizales, with over 100 years of tradition in producing the best quality coffee. Visitors can enjoy a variety of experiences, including coffee tours and tastings, chocolate workshops, birdwatching, hiking, and more.

While in Manizales, check out Viga Vieja, located nearby. They offer deep massages, leather crafting, healing therapy, and other hands-on experiences for visitors.

Salento is a picturesque town in Colombia’s coffee region, known for its colorful architecture, stunning landscapes, and proximity to Cocora Valley with its towering wax palms. Located about 2 hours from Manizales where the wedding is located, Salento offers a perfect blend of nature, culture, and adventure.

Finca El Ocaso is a working coffee farm in Salento where visitors can explore the coffee plantation, learn about traditional farming methods, and enjoy fresh, locally grown coffee.

Just a short trip from Salento, Valle del Cocora is a scenic park filled with wax palms measuring 60+ meters tall in a lush setting with hiking & dining.

Hike through forests, old tunnels, and winding trails to uncover the hidden 20-meter Santa Rita Waterfall, surrounded by untouched nature. The Airbnb tour linked below pairs this hike with a visit to a traditional coffee farm, capped off with a game of tejo.

Tejo is a traditional Colombian game where players toss metal discs at a clay board lined with gunpowder packets that explode on impact. It’s a social game, often played with drinks, and a staple of Colombian culture.

Located near Murillo, Tolima, Los Nevados National Natural Park is home to active volcanoes, including the glacier-capped Nevado del Ruiz, Nevado del Tolima, and Nevado de Santa Isabel. If you're looking to explore deeper into the park, you'll need to arrange transport by 4x4 vehicle or guided hiking tours, as the terrain is rugged and remote. Many tours depart from nearby towns like Murillo or Manizales, offering guided excursions into the park’s volcanic and glacial regions.

Tucked inside Los Nevados National Park near Murillo, Tolima, Termales El Sifón offers natural hot springs with mountain views. Getting there requires a 4x4 or a guided hike, making it a great way to unwind after a day of exploring.