- Duration3 hours on the farm, plus driving
- Group1 to 4 people
- WhenMonday to Saturday, 9 am to 12 pm or 2 pm to 5 pm
- GuideDE, CH-DE, EN, ES
Step into the heart of the Colombian coffee tradition, with no mass tourism, no rush and no large tour groups. Just 20 minutes from Medellín, in the green hills of Itagüí in the Aburrá Valley, the long-established family finca Café Corazón de León opens its doors exclusively for you.
For more than 60 years, 100% organic speciality coffee has been grown here with passion and respect for nature. Whether you travel alone, as a couple or with up to four people of your own: follow the journey from coffee cherry to the perfect cup, tailored, personal and at your own rhythm.
What happens
100% privacy & VIP transfer
Your private driver picks you up right at your accommodation or hotel in Medellín. You travel in a comfortable, fully air-conditioned VIP SUV, with chilled refreshments on board included.
A walk through the 100% organic plantation (senderismo)
With your personal guide you walk natural paths through the coffee fields. Discover the remarkable biodiversity of the region and learn why sustainable, pesticide-free organic farming has been the top priority here for six decades.
Hands-on harvest: become a cafetero
Strap on the traditional basket and pick ripe coffee cherries straight from the bush. You train your eye for detail, smell the fresh coffee blossoms and come to understand the demanding handwork of the pickers.
From bean to roast
See the traditional processing up close: from pulping and fermenting to drying in the sun, all the way to the roast that brings out the character of the bean.
Professional barista tasting (cata de café)
An experienced barista lets you in on the secrets of coffee tasting. Discover how different extraction and filtration methods bring out the subtle notes of chocolate, fruit and caramel in the coffee.
Wind down in a traditional fonda paisa
The tour ends at the lovingly decorated finca fonda: enjoy local specialities, desserts or typical liqueurs to traditional music. In the farm shop you can take freshly roasted organic coffee home, straight from the farm.
Included
- Pickup and return from your accommodation in Medellín
- Private driver and guide, air-conditioned electric SUV (BYD Yuan Up)
- Cold soft drinks on board
- Coffee harvest and guided tour
- Tasting with a barista
- Snacks
- Guide speaks German, Swiss German, English and Spanish
Good to know
- Reservation required, the farm only receives booked groups.
- Closed shoes, the slopes can be slippery.
- Free Wi-Fi during the tour.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to travel to the Coffee Region for a coffee tour?
No. The farm is in Itagüí, about 20 minutes from Medellín, so you skip the long trip to the Coffee Region.
Can I buy coffee?
Yes, the farm shop sells freshly roasted coffee and handmade souvenirs.
Can I combine the coffee tour with Guatapé?
On the same day it gets tight. Message us and we will plan two relaxed days.
