How to get to Filandia in Quindío and what places to visit

Filandia is one of the most beautiful villages in Quindío that attracts the most visitors due to its colonial architecture, but also to the peace and quite that characterize it and the kindness of its people.

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Being the department of Quindío part of the Coffee Axis , which its landscapes and its coffee culture is Intangible Heritage of Humanity by Unesco, the visit to the town of Filandia, is an unmissable destination in this region of the country.

Here are several ways to get to Filandia from Armenia, Pereira and Cali , as well as plans, activities and places to visit in Filandia.

How to get to Filandia?

To get to Filandia from Armenia , you must go to the transport terminal and take a direct bus to Filandia for a value of 4,500 COP. The estimated travel time is 45 minutes to one hour. On the other hand, the bus from Pereira to Filandia costs 6,000 COP and lasts two hours.

Now, if you are in Cali or some other city in the interior of the country, you can easily get to the transport terminal and buy a direct bus ticket to Armenia and then continue to Filandia . For example, from Cali to Armenia you can get tickets from 22,000 COP and the trip lasts three and a half hours.

What to do in Filandia?

Here you will find many activities to do and places to visit in Filandia . We start with the Central Park of Filandia , which is the main destination of anyone who is in the municipality. Here the life of the town converges and roads open to other places and destinations.

One of the most beautiful places in Filandia is the street  Calle del Tiempo Arrested , a colorful architectural complex that contains houses that maintain the architecture, structure and original appearance from the time where they where built. This is a plan that you will surely enjoy a lot, as well as visiting the Templo María Inmaculada , the Mirador Colina del Quindío , a 360 degree structure from which it is possible to see the spectacular landscape of Filandia and on days where the sky is clear it is possible to see other towns of Quindío. Also on the interior of the viewpoint, on the floor, there is a large blue butterfly, which is almost as beautiful as the landscapes.

You can also visit the San José neighborhood , the center; if you can say so, of crafts; specifically of basket weaving. In this neighborhood, hundreds of artisan families gather to make magnificent works of art with their hands. This is an ideal place to buy souvenirs to take to your loved ones. On the other hand, in the Casa del Artesano there is the Photographic Archive , which consists in a journey through the history of the town through a photographic exhibition.

And if what you want is to have an ecological adventure surrounded by a lot of fauna and flora, we recommend you visit the Bremen Nature Reserve ; where you will also be able to see birds , the Barbas River Canyon , and the Ecohistoric Trail , which contains different natural and historical attractions such as the existence of the Quimbaya Indians, the passage of the liberation campaign and the foundation of Filandia.

Sleeping and eating in Filandia

The lodging and the food in Filandia will not be a problem, thanks to the fact that, due to its high tourist demand, you can find accommodations in Filandia and restaurants for all tastes and budgets.

Very close to there is the Cocora Valley ; a destination that you can not miss for nothing in the world, because in addition to its beauty it is the home of the highest palm of the world. You can also visit  Chiribiquete ; the new Mixed Heritage of Humanity and venture to know Caño Cristales ; the river of the five most beautiful colors in the world. In the north of the country you can not miss the Tayrona Park , Lost City , Cabo de la Vela and Punta Gallinas . Now, if you want you can enter the blog and know everything we have for you.