Descend the coffee route from Salento to Las Acacias for a three-hour mix of gentle horseback riding, valley viewpoints and an hour-long hands-on coffee demonstration. Expect volcanic soils, hummingbirds, and an artisanal cup at the end of the trail.
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You leave Salento’s cobbled main street and the town’s chatter falls away as the road begins to descend, the valley opening like a page. Vegetation thickens and the air takes on the sweet, green scent of coffee leaves; the mountains—Quindío, Navarco and Boquerón—hold the horizon, their ridgelines pushing and folding like old maps.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; participants should be able to mount a horse and walk short farm trails.
Wildlife
History
The Quindío coffee zone grew in the 19th and early 20th centuries; many fincas still use artisanal processing methods passed through families.
Conservation
Support farms that practice shade-grown or small-lot coffee; stick to trails to avoid erosion on steep volcanic soils and protect local watershed areas.
Reserve your spot on the the acacias coffe farm today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Hydrate before you mount
Bring and sip at least 1 litre of water—the ride and sun at altitude can dehydrate you quickly.
Wear grippy, closed-toe shoes
Boots or trail shoes protect your feet in stirrups and help on muddy farm tracks.
Pack a lightweight rain jacket
Clouds build fast in the Andes; a compact shell keeps you comfortable during brief downpours.
Know weight and height limits
Provide accurate height and weight at booking — horses and saddles are sized and safety depends on correct matching.
Closed-toe hiking or riding boots
Protects feet in stirrups and provides traction on farm tracks.
Wide-brim hat or cap
Shields face from sun during open viewpoints and while waiting between activities.
Lightweight rain jacket
Compact protection for sudden mountain showers common in the region.
Reusable water bottle
Staying hydrated is key at higher elevations and during the ride.