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Leave Medellín for a full-day private visit to Jericó's coffee farms and the home of Mother Laura. The tour combines hands-on roasting, village history, and Andean views with a guided tasting and lunch.
Leave Medellín for a full-day private visit to Jericó's coffee farms and the home of Mother Laura. The tour combines hands-on roasting, village history, and Andean views with a guided tasting and lunch.
A winding road leaves Medellín’s urban hum and climbs into green folds; by mid-morning the bus slows and coffee bushes begin to shape the hillsides like a deliberate pattern. On this private day tour, travelers step down from the vehicle into the cool Andean air and follow the scent of freshly roasted beans toward rustic patios and the simple home of Mother Laura.
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Operated by Medellin City Services · Jericó, Antioquia
A winding road leaves Medellín’s urban hum and climbs into green folds; by mid-morning the bus slows and coffee bushes begin to shape the hillsides like a deliberate pattern. On this private day tour, travelers step down from the vehicle into the cool Andean air and follow the scent of freshly roasted beans toward rustic patios and the simple home of Mother Laura.
Jericó sits high in the Central Andes at roughly 1,900–2,000 metres, a town shaped by volcanic soils and steep terraces where coffee has been central to local life for generations. The tour pairs hands-on roasting and processing demos with cultural stops: the piazza where the paisa carriel was used, the modest house of Sister Laura — a recent saint in the Roman Catholic tradition — and viewpoints across the Andean trail that push the valley into view.
Expect gentle walking on farm tracks and patios, close-up looks at drying beds and pulpers, and a guided tasting that explains roast profiles and regional varietals. Guides translate technique into practice, and conversations often drift to family farming, weather patterns, and how elevation sculpts flavor.
Practical notes: pickup from Medellín, roughly a 2.5–3 hour drive each way depending on traffic; the full experience lasts about 10 hours and includes lunch. Wear sturdy shoes for uneven surfaces, bring sun protection and a light layer for high-altitude breezes. The tour balances cultural history and agronomy — it’s an accessible, tactile way to understand why a cup from these hills tastes like this place.
easy.
10 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires short periods of walking on uneven terrain and standing during demonstrations
Expect about 2.5–3 hours each way depending on traffic and time of day; the whole tour runs roughly 10 hours including transfers.
Yes — children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult; activities include farm walking and tasting sessions that may be brief for very young kids.
Yes — coffee demonstrations, tastings and a local lunch are included in the full-day itinerary.
No special permits are required for the tour; follow standard travel health guidance for Colombia and check any vaccination recommendations before travel.
Jericó is a traditional paisa town whose coffee production and Catholic heritage shaped local identity; Mother Laura (Laura Montoya) is a notable local religious figure recently canonized by the Vatican.
Smallholder coffee systems here rely on shade trees and soil health; visitors can support sustainable practices by choosing farms that prioritize biodiversity and paying attention to waste during visits.
Medellin City Services operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
A winding road leaves Medellín’s urban hum and climbs into green folds; by mid-morning the bus slows and coffee bushes begin to shape the hillsides like a deliberate pattern. On this private day tour, travelers step down from the vehicle into the cool Andean air and follow the scent of freshly roasted beans toward rustic patios and the simple home of Mother Laura.
A winding road leaves Medellín’s urban hum and climbs into green folds; by mid-morning the bus slows and coffee bushes begin to shape the hillsides like a deliberate pattern. On this private day tour, travelers step down from the vehicle into the cool Andean air and follow the scent of freshly roasted beans toward rustic patios and the simple home of Mother Laura.
Jericó sits high in the Central Andes at roughly 1,900–2,000 metres, a town shaped by volcanic soils and steep terraces where coffee has been central to local life for generations. The tour pairs hands-on roasting and processing demos with cultural stops: the piazza where the paisa carriel was used, the modest house of Sister Laura — a recent saint in the Roman Catholic tradition — and viewpoints across the Andean trail that push the valley into view.
Expect gentle walking on farm tracks and patios, close-up looks at drying beds and pulpers, and a guided tasting that explains roast profiles and regional varietals. Guides translate technique into practice, and conversations often drift to family farming, weather patterns, and how elevation sculpts flavor.
Practical notes: pickup from Medellín, roughly a 2.5–3 hour drive each way depending on traffic; the full experience lasts about 10 hours and includes lunch. Wear sturdy shoes for uneven surfaces, bring sun protection and a light layer for high-altitude breezes. The tour balances cultural history and agronomy — it’s an accessible, tactile way to understand why a cup from these hills tastes like this place.