Published on Mar, 2018
We had the pleasure of joining our guide, Oscar, on a full day coffee tour with the optional waterfall additions that was absolutely delightful!! He picked us up directly from our hotel and transported us through the stunning countryside to the quintessential village of Jardin where we enjoyed lunch and a tour of the village. We then proceeded to a small hike (10 minutes) to the first waterfall and the coffee plantation where we met Augustin who offered us the best lemonade refreshments we’ve ever had! Augustin and Oscar then walked us through each step of the coffee harvesting process even down to hand roasting fresh coffee beans which we then enjoyed on the scenic patio overlooking the mountains. It was such an informative, enjoyable, and delightful experience. We then returned to the car for a short drive and walk to the second waterfall which was also gorgeous and well worth the extra time. When our day in Jardin was over we headed back to Medellín and once again enjoyed the wonderful views and stopped for refreshments on the way at a great sunset view spot that Oscar suggested.
The day was nothing short of perfect! Oscar was so knowledgeable about coffee and the region, but even more so he was so welcoming, an open book about Colombian culture, and was wildly entertaining - it was so easy to spend the day learning from him and seeing the countryside through his eyes. We could not more highly recommend this tour!!!!