Overview
Chinchiná is a small coffee town in Colombia's Zona Cafetera, often visited as a day trip from nearby Manizales or Pereira. The town is famous for the Buendia coffee factory and Cenicafe, Colombia's national coffee research centre.
Budget Travel · Day Trips · Nature
Before you go
Accommodation
Colina del Sol is the primary listed accommodation at around COP$15,000 per person per night including food. Book ahead by contacting the owner.
Money
Colombia's currency is the peso (COP). Bring enough cash for Chinchiná as the town is small and card acceptance may be limited outside the main square.
Transport
Buses connect Chinchiná to Manizales (COP$4600, 30 min) and Pereira (COP$11,000, 1 hour). Taxis within town are available but not metered.