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We are a company in the Coffee Region of Colombia specialized in offering rural tourism and programs aimed at the local community to encourage the practice of a second language. 

Our goal is to position ourselves as one of the precursors of the region in promoting the practice of a second language through tourism and physical activities; besides being recognized for offering tourism services with integral, sustainable, different and personalized quality, committed to the cultural, natural and economic environment, with which it is intended to improve the image of Colombia worldwide.

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Our services is based on quality, reliability, environmental sustainability and dedication. We greatly value the economic growth of our region and our country, that is why we strive to project a good image of Colombia worldwide.

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Visit one of the oldest town of the region, enjoy scenic views while we drive, relax at the hot springs healing waters, connect with nature, people, culture and more!

CULTURAL EXCHANGE

The cultural exchange is a space created to promote the practice of English language among people of the region.

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VISIT

COCORA VALLEY & SALENTO

  • Visit the most famous town in Colombia.
  • Witness the tallest palms trees in the world.
  • Appreciate a beautiful variety of birds such as hummingbirds and Andean cock of the rock.
  • Recharge yourself with that clean, pure mountain air.

DURATION: 6-10 hours

DEPART TIME: 8:30 am
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: All different levels
COST: Group of 4

$78 USD  per person

 

This is one of the most visited destinations by International tourists in all of Colombia. 

 

First, we will visit Cocora Valley, which is a beautiful place host to the world’s tallest palm trees, the wax palm (up to 70m tall or 200ft). This is the only place in the world where you can see these trees, which are approximately 200 years old and are in danger of extinction. You can choose to walk  or to horsebakride on the Cloud Forest for the time you want. Or, for intermediate level hikers, there is a 4-5 hour hike around the mountain, which takes you to about 2400m in altitude and back down again. 
 

Afterwards, we will have time to eat lunch in one of the best restaurants of the Valley. Here, you can choose from a big selection of Colombian dishes including the specialty of the town which  is rainbow trout. 

 
Later we will continue to the town of Salento. Here, you can walk through the famous artisan shopping bazaar which hosts uniquely amazing local art. You can also try playing our national game: Tejo, which is a traditional throwing sport in Colombia where gunpowder, explosions and beers are involved. 

 

What’s Included:
Private transportation to and from destination
Bilingual guide
Water bottle
Snack
Lunch (no drinks included)
Entry fee to the Cloud Forest
 
Not included:
Optional extras 
 

Recommendations:
Light and comfortable clothing, hiking/sports shoes. Sunscreen, hat, raincoat. Change of shoes if you are going for the long hike when is rainy season.

 
Optional extras:
Horseback riding 
Visit the hummingbird sanctuary
Visit the rainbow trout plantation
Coffee tour
 
FACT: The wax palm is Colombia National Tree, even though it’s not a tree.

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CULTURAL TOUR

SPECIALTY COFFEE EXPERIENCE

  • Travel through mountains covered with coffee beans, plantains and bamboo forests.
  • Pick the best coffee beans from different types of crops.
  • Learn the process behind a great cup of Colombian coffee.
  • Grind your own roasted coffee beans in rustic fashion.
  • Indulge yourself in the best tasting coffee in the world, hand-made by you from scratch.

DURATION: 4-5 hours

DEPART TIME: 9:00 am or 1:00 pm
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: easy
COST: Group of 4

$61 USD  per person

 

Colombia is the world’s largest producer of soft coffee or Arabic, and in this region is the country’s largest coffee production. The coffee cultural landscape has been included in Unesco’s World Heritage List, as it is an authentic reflection of a centuries-old tradition of cultivating small plots of high forest and of the way in which coffee growers adapted the crop to difficult conditions, the high mountain. 

 In this tour you can learn at the hands of our expert guide about:
 
– History of coffee
– Coffee life cycle
– Important anecdotes about Colombian coffee, such as why it makes it the best in the world in its category, prices, regulations, etc.
– Coffee production process

 

What’s included:
Private transport from Pereira
Specialized coffee guide
Guide
Water bottle
Snack
125 grams of Coffee to take home
 

Not Included: Lunch

 
Recommendations:
Light clothing, comfortable, comfortable shoes, spray bug, sun block etc.
 
Colombian coffee is known for its rich, mild flavor because of the perfect climate, geography and beans that are grown.

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NATURAL PARK BARBAS BREMEN

  • Taste different types of fruits and juices that are cultivated in the region.
  • Learn about the flora and fauna of the park.
  • Get close to animals such us birds and howler monkeys.

DURATION: 6-8 hours

DEPART TIME: 9:00 am
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: easy/med
COST: Group of 4

$68 USD  per person

 

We will start our tour with a fruit tasting fiesta at a nice country house made of bamboo and recycled materials. You will learn many interesting facts about the Park while you taste the different variety of fruits that we have in our country. 

 
Later, we will drive close to the starting point of our walk towards the Barbas River. The walk to the river is approximately 40 minutes, where you can appreciate the habitat of howler monkeys, Andean Cock of the Rock and endangered species such as the Cauca Guan. 
 
When we arrive to the river we can stay here for some time to enjoy the crystalline waters of the Barbas Bremen, get energized to start our way back to the top.

 

We will have ”fiambre” for lunch which is a typical dish that is traditionally prepared for river walks and is wrapped in plantain leaves. You can enjoy this delicious meal with the best view of the Barbas Bremen Canyon and share some words with our hosts who are a lovely country family.

 

What’s Included:
Private transportation from Pereira
Fruit tasting
Orchid farm fee
Water bottle
Lunch
Bilingual Guide

 

Recommendations:
Light and comfortable clothing, hiking/sports shoes. Sunscreen, hat, swimsuit, raincoat. Change of shoes when is rainy season.

                                              

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SANTA ROSA DE CABAL &

NATURAL THERMAL HOT SPRINGS

  • Visit one of the oldest town of the Coffee Region.
  • Enjoy scenic views while we drive.
  • Relax at the hot springs healing waters.
  • Connect with nature.

DURATION: 6-8 hours

DEPART TIME: 9:30 am
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: N/A super easy
COST: Group of 4

$92 USD  per person

 

From Pereira we will travel the modern roads that connects with the town of Santa Rosa. During the trip you will appreciate the majestic mountains that form part of the Andes central and western ranges, adorned with extensive coffee and banana crops.

 

When we arrive to the town of Santa Rosa, which is famous for their delicious sausages, we will take a stroll around the town center where you can appreciate the Cathedral style church, the statue of Simon Bolivar and the beautiful vegetation that surrounds the park.
 
We will visit one of the nicest cafes in the town with a cool vintage atmosphere and the most exquisite food, where we will enjoy a delicious meal.
 

After, we will continue towards the natural hot springs high up in the mountains. Here you will bathe in various natural hot spring water pools, as well as witness stunning waterfalls, beautiful views of landscapes, and go on scenic walks as well, one of which takes you to one of the sources of the sulfur heated springs. 

 

What’s Included:
Private transportation to and from destination
Bilingual Guide
Water bottle
Snack
Lunch (no drinks included)
Entry fee to the Hot Springs
 
Not included:
Optional extras
 
Recommendations:

Light, comfortable clothing, comfortable shoes, bathing suit, towel etc.
 

Optional extras:
Coffee tour

 

FACT: Hot springs are rich in various mineral components. They are used in therapeutic treatments to cure various diseases and ailments.

 

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Nevado Santa Isabel

SNOW CAPPED MOUNTAIN

  • Travel to a snow capped mountain which is located over an active volcano.
  • The PNNN is the water source for the cities and towns of the Central Region of the country.
  • Learn about the different ecosystems, fauna and flora of the Park.
  • Get in touch with the people from the high mountains.

Duration: Full Day
Difficulty Level: med-hard

COST: Group of 4

$106 USD  per person

 

Snow Capped Mountains – This tour starts at 5am sharp, we will take you to an extremely remote part of the country. You will get the chance to visit the peak of one of Colombia’s tallest mountains, which is part of the central Andes mountain range.

We will literally take you from warm tropical climate 25degree+ to sub-zero temperatures where you will see snow. You will witness the change of ecosystems while we drive there, going from Andean Forest to Paramo and finish walking to the Glaciar.

The hike is 7kms back and forth, starting at 4,100 m.a.s.l. climbing to glacial edge at 4,700 m.a.s.l. with panoramic views of the Nevado del Ruiz (if the clouds allow us) and beautiful ecosystems of the Parque Nacional Natural los Nevados PNNN.

What’s Included:
Private transportation 4X4 to and from destination

Breakfast and Lunch in a rural house
Water bottle
Snack
Professional Park Ranger Guide
Bilingual Guide
Insurance
Entry Fee to the PNNN
Digital photos

Bilingual Guide
Insurance
Entry Fee to the PNNN

Recommendations:

The night before have a good sleep, do not drink alcohol and eat foods with a high caloric content. Use comfortable clothing for cold weather, sports or hiking shoes, sun block and sun glasses. Bring water, chocolate, peanuts, energy bars, etc.
Not recommended for children under 10 years old, people with cardiac and/or respiratory problems, with recent surgeries or any pregnant women.

 

FACT: In just two or three decades the few ice areas covered by the country’s six white peaks could disappear, accounting for 2 percent of the Tropical Glaciers that exist on the planet.

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FILANDIA and

BUTTERFLY PAVILION OF QUINDÍO

  • Visit the first Botanical Garden of Colombia and learn about the wide collection of palms and plants.
  • Sit and relax at the bird observatory
  • Walk along trails of sub-Andean forests.
  • Spend some time with hundreds of butterflies flying around you.
  • Walk along the colorful and colonial streets of Filandia.

DURATION: 8 hours

DEPART TIME: 8:30 am
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: easy

COST: Group of 4

$72 USD  per person

 

The Botanic Garden and Butterfly Pavilion of Quindío is a center of scientific investigation and environmental education, is the first legally constituted in Colombia. It’s most important collection are the palms, ferns and heliconias. Almost all the palms of Colombia are in this garden.

Here, you can walk through a tropical moist forest. Enjoy exhibits of carnivorous and aquatic plants. Get to know the Insectarium, the map of Quindio in high relief, the maze, the suspension bridge and the lookout tower. Tour the butterfly pavilion in the middle of waterfalls and paths where more than 1,000 butterflies of different species fly.

After, we will continue our journey to the town of Filandia, where you can climb the observatory and stroll around the main plaza to see how is a traditional coffee town with small shops, cafes, restaurants and the authentic culture of the Coffee Region.

In addition to the agriculture and the tradition that characterizes the coffee towns, Filandia is recognized by the work in basketry of their craftsmen. Whole families concentrated in one neighborhood, mainly, dedicate their days to weaving baskets, chests, bags, lamps and everything that the imagination allows. We will finish our tour by visiting one of the stores where you can watch how the baskets are made and see the variety of things they can elaborate with these natural fibers.

What’s Included:
Private transportation to and from destination
Water bottle
Snacks
Bilingual guide
Botanical specialist guide
Entry fee (to the Botanical Gardens and the Observatory)
Entry fee (lookout tower in Filandia)

 

Optional extras:
Visit the town of Filandia.
Not included:
Lunch

 

Recommendations:
Light comfortable clothing, comfortable shoes, sunblock and sun glasses.

FACT:  At the lookout tower of Filandia you can appreciate the Coffee Cultural Landscape in 360 degrees.

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LEARN ABOUT

ORQUIDS AND FLAVORS

Duration: 6-8 hours
Difficulty Level: med
Cost: $80USD

 

We will visit a lovely orchid farm which is located in the Natural Park Barbas Bremen. Colombia is the #1 country in the world for diversity of orchids, so you will get to see how they are cultivated, and all different types as well.

After, we will drive close to the starting point of our walk towards the Barbas River. The walk to the river is approximately 40 minutes, where you can appreciate the habitat of howler monkeys, Andean Cock of the Rock and endangered species such as the Cauca Guan. When we arrive to the river we will have ”fiambre” for lunch which is a typical dish that is traditionally prepared for river walks and is wrapped in plantain leaves. We can stay here for some time to enjoy the crystalline waters of the Barbas Bremen, get energized to start our way back to the top.

What’s Included:

Private transportation from Pereira

Fruit tasting

Orchid farm fee

Water bottle

Lunch

Raincoat

Bilingual Guide

Recommendations:

Light and comfortable clothing, hiking shoes, bathing suit, change of shoes.

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PERSONALIZED TOURS

COLOMBIA

THE CULTURAL EXCHANGE

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The Cultural exchange is a space created to promote the practice of English language among people of the region. Colombia has been one of the countries with lowest level of English in Latin America, but due to increased international tourists not Hispanic speakers, Colombians have seen the need to learn a second language.

Our goal is to spread multilingualism throughout the Coffee Region of Colombia, through tourism, adventure, physical activity and other more stimulating learning atmospheres, providing more opportunities for local people to learn new languages and to apply them, in turn improving their communication skills, career orientation, and overall lifestyles. 

The cultural exchange program will allow you to: Learn from the culture of our country, make friends, benefit local people and also have the opportunity to learn some Spanish.

This program is done with students who want to meet people from around the world, giving them the opportunity to practice and improve their English as well as develop a better understanding of the diversity of cultures.

Participating in our cultural exchange can be a life changing experience for many people, including your own. You will be giving someone the opportunity to improve their level of English, as well as gain new skills, knowledge and broaden their point of view.

This will open tons of new doors and possibilities for the people, such as travelling abroad in search of better opportunities, starting careers that involve international and intercultural communications, and also giving them local opportunities in teaching or as tour guides for the ever growing international tourist population in this beautiful region. The possibilities are truly endless.

How does it work? For more information or if you have any questions about it please contact us

Testimonies

Adriana and Sarab are amazing, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable tour guides. I have been on many other tours before and what I loved about the I AM CO tours was how they tailored the tours to our needs. They were very flexible with what we wanted to do and when. My favourite tour has got to be the termales. It was so relaxing, beautiful and just what my friends and I needed at the end of our trip. I also appreciated how they helped us purchase all of our souvenirs. They knew exactly where to buy coffee and snacks to bring back to our family and friends. I would definitely recommend I AM CO to everyone thinking about touring Colombia! Thank you so much Adriana and Sarab for the awesome memories!
Shawn Areta
Shawn Areta
Adriana was absolutely amazing and knowledgeable. She is a local and knows all the great spots and best places to eat. She took us all around Salento and the views and scenery were breath taking. You have to goto to Valle de Cocora. You can hike, go horseback riding, have lunch and just take in the lush surroundings. It's beautiful! Thank you Adriana you made our stay in Colombia a memorable one.
Gilbert Rivera
Gilbert Rivera
Sarab and Adriana were fun, knowledgeable and accommodating hosts! They are two genuine, easy-going people with passion for Colombia and they are eager to share it with you. It was like having your friends show you around their home country. The experience was one-of-a-kind! 🙂
John Doe
John Doe
5/5

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