The 12 Best Things to Do in Pereira

1.Coffee Tour at the Finca del Café

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 213 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $40Our pick

Walk through a working coffee farm near Santa Rosa de Cabal with a local guide such as Daniel or José. Follow coffee from seed to cup, learn traditional Colombian methods, enjoy two origin-coffee tastings and a cold coffee drink, and take in fine views across the UNESCO coffee region.

“This tour is simply breathtaking. Every detail of the coffee production process — from germination to consumption — is explained with great care. Our guide, Daniel, was truly outstanding. He shared many fascinating anecdotes and led us through the farm while explaining the surrounding wildlife. It was a magical experience that made us fall in love with the Pereira region. I highly recommend it!”

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2.Salento, Cocora and Filandia Private Tour from Pereira or Armenia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $160

Travel privately from Pereira or Armenia through Colombia’s coffee country. Walk among Cocora’s giant wax palms, explore Salento’s Royal Street, and see the coffee region from Filandia’s illuminated hill viewpoint with a bilingual guide and door-to-door transport.

“Une journée exceptionnelle. Très belle organisation et à ma demande une guide francophone. Je conseille vraiment sans aucune réserve.”

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3.Full-Day Private Coffee Tour in Cocora Valley and Salento

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $218

Spend about eight hours with a private guide in Cocora Valley and Salento, then visit Finca Buenos Aires for a hands-on coffee lesson. Guides such as Jhon, Gustavo, Juan, and Ivan have led this route, with wildlife, wax palms, local food, and flexible pacing at its heart.

“Tour was perfect! Felipe was our tour guide and he did an incredible job. Very knowledgeable. They picked up right up at our hotel in Salento. Everything went very smooth. Great way to spend a day in the Salento area. Highly recommend.”

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4.Cocora Valley: Salento & Private Horseback Riding Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 56 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $171

Ride horseback through Salento’s coffee country, visit Cocora Valley’s famous wax palms, and explore by traditional Willy jeep. Your private English or Spanish-speaking guide may be Pedro, Juan Camilo, Beto, or another local expert. Expect views, short walks, local stories, and a one-hour ride.

“The tour was simply outstanding – a true highlight! Peter, our guide, turned the experience into something truly special with his positive energy and captivating personality. His enthusiasm and extensive knowledge about Salento and the Cocora Valley left us deeply impressed. But the best part? No question went unanswered. Whatever we were curious about, Peter had fascinating facts and stories ready to share. If you’re looking not just to be informed but truly inspired, Peter is the guide for you. Highly recommended!”

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5.Salento, Cocora+Filand PREMIUM PLAN. exit: Pereira/Armenia.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $218

Spend 7 to 8 hours visiting Cocora Valley, Salento, and Filandia from Pereira or Armenia. Walk through the palm forest, ride in a Willys Jeep, eat a typical lunch, and finish at Filandia’s illuminated hill viewpoint with a bilingual guide such as Soledad.

“The tour was very interesting, visited the beautiful towns of Salento and Filandia and the stunning Cocora Valley. Soledad, our guide, was very informative and easy going, attentive to our requests, with a great sense of humour.”

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6.Salento and Cócora Tour plus Coffee Farm from Pereira or Armenia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $157

Travel by private van or minibus from Pereira or Armenia to Cocora Valley, Salento, and Finca Buenos Aires. A bilingual guide such as Diana, Soledad, or Julián leads the day, with a palm-forest walk, town visit, coffee-making lesson, and tasting.

“The tour guide was somewhat knowledgeable, but his behavior was disappointing. He was overly aggressive about taking pictures of us as a couple, directing us into multiple poses and angles, which left us feeling uncomfortable and surprised. Worse, he even took a couple of photos on his phone without asking and never shared them with us. Additionally, he ignored our clear instructions to end the tour by 4 pm, instead dropping us off at 7 pm without an apology or explanation. While parts of the tour were okay, his lack of respect for boundaries and time soured the experience.”

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7.One way transfer from Pereira to Salento AND/OR Salento to Pereira

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 1 hour to 1 day (approx.) · from $43

Travel privately between Pereira, Armenia, and Salento in a clean, authorized vehicle with a driver assigned to your booking. Choose the pickup place and time, request short stops, and share your flight number if arriving at Pereira Airport. Oscar is one driver praised for punctual, clear communication.

“I could have likely found another way to get to Salento from Pereira, but as a lady solo traveler, I didn't want to take a chance. I am so glad I booked my ride in advance, my driver Oscar was very communicative and punctual. The experience was fantastic.”

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8.Explore the Coffee Process_From Tree to Cup & Fun by Jeep

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $115

Arvey and Elizabeth welcome you to their sustainable coffee farm near Pereira for a four-hour visit by traditional Jeep. Walk among coffee, cacao, bananas, and fruit trees, learn about composting and bean processing, then roast and prepare Colombian coffee with their guidance.

“Neither words nor pictures can fully describe this experience with Arvey and Elizabeth, a dynamic duo who is not only passionate about growing and brewing the best cup of coffee, but also sustainable and organic farming. This tour is more than just about coffee, but don’t worry you will definitely learn how coffee goes from bean to tree to washing or fermenting to roasting and make a few cups to taste. The tour is also about sustainable farming, learning about the plants and trees that are local to the land, and if you’re lucky tasting some fruit right off the tree. The tour begins the moment you meet Arvey. As…”

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9.Salento, Cocora and Filandia Tour from Pereira or Armenia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 6 hours · from $169

Travel by private van or minibus from Pereira or Armenia to Salento, Cocora Valley, and Filandia. Your English- or Spanish-speaking guide leads the day, with guides such as Alejandro, Eduar, Natalia, and Soledad praised for local stories, nature knowledge, and flexible service.

“Edward is an amazing guide. He well guide us through Cocora Valley and villages around. Hé knows perfectly is area and all the good spots. He is completely fluent in English and can share a lot on légendes, local pallants and flowers. Daniel our driver was also very nice. Both are the perfect guides to broadcast their passion for Colombia. Fantastic !”

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10.Tour Santa Rosa hot springs from Pereira, Armenia or Salento

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 4 hours · from $122

Travel by private van or microbus from your hotel or airport in Pereira, Armenia, or Salento to Santa Rosa de Cabal hot springs. Your ticket includes the TERMAL passport, transport, and medical assistance insurance. Guides such as Juan and Guillermo have earned praise for being helpful and punctual.

“Prachtig natuur, warmwaterbad was heerlijk, waterval prachtig! Een echte aanrader!”

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11.Coffee Farm and Salento Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $93

Visit a century-old coffee farm with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, follow beans from seed to roast, pick cherries, plant seedlings, taste Colombian coffee, then take a guided one-hour walk through Salento.

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12.PRIVATE TOUR OF MAIN SQUARES, HISTORICAL SITES + LOOKOUT POINT

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 3 reviews · 3 hours · from $59

Daniela Maria Rodriguez Hurtado’s private Pereira tour combines hotel pickup, central squares, churches, a historic-block walking tour, and Cerro Canceles views. You’ll visit La Libertad, Bolívar, El Lago, Victoria, San José Church, and the I LOVE PEREIRA sign. Spanish only.

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