If you love coffee and can not live without it, you have to visit some of the main producing countries. There are routes and routes that allow you to discover in detail the manufacturing process of this product, while admiring different landscapes, cultures, with a good cup of coffee of course! In each of these places, different varieties are cultivated at different altitudes. But all have their particularities, which will make you live an unforgettable experience.
Fun invites you to discover the best coffee routes in the world, so you can start planning your next trip.
Colombia
The Colombian coffee region has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO . The coffee route is located in an area that includes three departments: Caldas, Risaralda and Quindío, with the cities of Manizales, Pereira and Armenia. Among the activities offered by these places, there are guided tours where you can pick up coffee beans by wearing the typical clothes of the harvesters, observe theroasting process , and taste different varieties. We recommend visiting Pereira, where the coffee route includes visits to coffee plantations and the presentation of the cultivation and processing processes , as well as waterfalls, hot springs and theme park around the famous drink.
Costa Rica
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Costa Rica has eight coffee-growing regions: The Central Valley, the Western Valley, Tres Rios, Turrialba, Tarrazú, Orosí, Brunca and Guanacaste. It is best to visit these areas during the harvest season, between August and March . There are a variety of excursions around the coffee farms, which in addition to giving information on the coffee making process, allow you to discover other attractions, such as waterfalls, ruins, rivers , volcanoes, among others. These activities may vary by agency. We recommend the Britt Coffee Tour if you have little time, which includes meals and a visit to the waterfalls of Peace. If you have more time, opt for the Silencio Lodge & Spa tour, which includes visits to coffee plantations, tastings, horseback riding and an excursion to the Poás Volcano or the Arenal.
Ethiopia
It is said that coffee was discovered in Ethiopia, when a young shepherd noticed that his goats became more energetic after eating red berries, so he tasted them and felt their effect immediately. This legend was born in Kaffa, and this is the starting point of this coffee route. You will find a wide variety of coffee farms that will offer you a cup of coffee elaborated in the most rudimentary way. Its charm lies in being able to observe the entire process of elaboration with the tribes that harvest it , in a typical Ethiopian ceremony. You will also enjoy this trip to discover the Nech Sar National Park and the cultural landscape of Konso.
Brazil
Brazil is the largest coffee producer in the world . This country not only enjoys the green charm of its landscapes but also other attractions that make the coffee route an unforgettable experience. The coffee region of Brazil is very extensive and comprises 14 areas spread across the states of Sao Paulo, Espírito Santo, Bahia, Paraná, Rondonia and Minas Gerais, the largest of all. Each region has its own characteristics and cultivates different varieties of coffee . In the last, we recommend you to visit the area that produces the catuai, Mundo Novo, icatu, obata and catuaí rubí varieties. During this itinerary, you will be able to visit plantations, harvest, roast, grind and enjoy different specialties whose main ingredient is coffee. Throughout the course, you will also enjoy other tourist attractions and complementary activities.
Tanzania
Tanzania’s coffee region is one of the most scenic and diverse in the world. The provinces of Arusha, Kilimanjaro, Ruvuma, Kagera and Mbeya are the main coffee producing areas. We recommend you to walk the road of Kilimanjaro , where you will be able to admire the coffee plantations , and to interact with the natives of the Chagga tribe. During this same excursion, you will be able to visit Lake Eyasi and the incredible African sunsets or go on a safari in the Serengeti Park to see lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and buffaloes.
Mexico
In Mexico, no less than 16 states cultivate coffee, the largest producers being Chiapas and the state of Veracruz. We recommend you to visit the Chiapas coffee route, which will take you through the four main farms , hiking, mountain biking or horseback riding. You can also go to the San Francisco Waterfall or go rafting on the Cuilco River.
Honduras
A total of 15 of Honduras’ 18 departments grow coffee. With a wide variety of altitudes and climates, Honduran coffee is increasingly known in the international market. Welchez Coffee Tour, in the department of Copán, is the most recommended route. The impressive landscapes, the rivers and the ancient Mayan ruins make this tour unforgettable. You will be able to visit the coffee farms while you are explained the process of elaboration , and end with a typical lunch inside the complex.
There are many coffee areas in the world, though not all of them offer a range of coffee-related activities. Which one would you like to visit? Reply us in the comments!
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