Discover Zetaquira

For your trip to Zetaquira, outings can be organized around three main interests: hiking, coffee culture, and cycling. The municipality of Zetaquira offers hiking destinations and coffee-related experiences; for cyclists, the Zetaquira–Rancho Grande route, including the La M sector, is also relevant. The hiking options differ in their destinations: a named hill or trails that lead to and circle Laguna de Tierra Blanca. You can experience coffee culture both at festivals in December and through coffee growers’ explanations on their farms. The cycling route focuses on regional food and views. You can first decide which activity and which way of experiencing coffee or the landscape interests you.

Hiking: Cerro and Laguna

For hiking in the municipality of Zetaquira, consider Cerro de la Virgen del Coro and the Muisca trails. The Muisca trails reach Laguna de Tierra Blanca and circle it; the lagoon is therefore both a destination and a reference point along the route. Cerro de la Virgen del Coro is another hiking destination in its own right. When choosing, you can consider the type of destination: would you like to choose the hill as your destination, or are you interested in the trail to and around the lagoon? Before setting out on a hike, it is advisable to check current trail conditions.

Coffee culture: December festivals and farm visits

Festivals celebrating coffee culture take place in the municipality of Zetaquira in December. If you would like to plan your trip around these festivals, check the specific event dates in advance and plan your days accordingly. Another way to learn about coffee is to visit farms, where coffee growers explain their coffee to visitors. Ceibos and banana plants surround the farms and shape the setting for the visit. The festivals and farm visits differ in format: December is the relevant period for the festivals, while the coffee growers’ explanations are the focus of visits to the farms. Depending on your interests, you can choose an event in December or a visit that includes an explanation of coffee. If you plan a farm visit, confirm access and the date in advance.

Cycling on the Zetaquira–Rancho Grande route

Two aspects of the Zetaquira–Rancho Grande route in the La M sector are relevant to cyclists. At food establishments, they can try traditional arepas and other typical baked goods from the region. From La M, the route offers views of Alto del Tambor and Tabor. These are two different points of interest when choosing your route: sampling regional food and enjoying views of the two places named above. If you plan to stop for a tasting during your ride, check in advance whether the establishments are open.

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