Tour to Guática & Quinchía
Tour to Guática & Quinchía
At 7 am, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Armenia to head north to the department of Risaralda. It'll take about 3 hours to reach Quinchía, where we'll make our first stop.
We'll visit this municipality surrounded by hills–which is why it's called Villa de los Cerros (Villa of the Hills)–and we'll stop at its archaeological museum, Tierras de Xixarca. In this institution, which is one of the most important in the region, we'll admire curious artifacts made by the Quimbaya, an indigenous people that inhabited this area until the 16th century.
Next, we'll visit a filigree workshop, where we'll see local artisans using this goldsmithing technique to make typical handicrafts. Then, we'll have a lunch of typical food of the region, which will include a main dish and a drink. After lunch, we'll head to Guática by crossing through the landscapes of northern Risaralda.
In this village settled by indigenous people in 1638, we'll learn about the silk production process, one of Guática's star products. The members of the community will show us the plants with which they feed the silkworms that will later produce this precious material. With this, the artisans elaborate the textiles by hand.
You'll have free time for shopping if you wish, before returning to Armenia and being dropped off at your hotel around 4 pm.
Tour without Lunch
If you prefer to bring your own lunch, you can select the tour option without lunch. You'll have time to have lunch on your own before the visit to Guática.
More Information
Duration
9 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
Hotel pickup and drop off
Transportation in 4x4
English–speaking guide
Lunch (depending on selection)
Entrance fees
Reduced group, no more than 3 people
When to book?
You can book up until 3 days before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Recreatur San Cristobal
Corporate name: Recreatur SAN CRISTOBAL SAS
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 3 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
