Travel & Stay
Travel
Airport Information
We recommend you fly into Matecaña International Airport (PEI) in Pereira, Colombia.
There are no direct flights to Pereira, Colombia from the states during this time of year however, below you will find a list of connecting cities depending on your choice of airlines.
Avianca Airlines (United Airlines Partner): Bogota, Colombia
COPA Airlines (United Airlines Partner): Panama City, Panama
LATAM Airlines (Delta Partner): Bogota, Colombia
How to Get Around
Uber is available for use in Colombia and is the most convenient option for tourists.
The city offers local yellow taxi services, this fare is calculated based on time and distance in kilometers. Paid for via cash in local currency (Colombian Pesos).
Car rental companies: Alamo, Enterprise, Localiza, National, Sixt
Where to Stay
Pereira is known for its' beautiful scenery of the Colombian Andes mountain range - wherever you choose to stay, you're guaranteed breathtaking views.
Hotels in the area make planning easy with on-site activity booking. Choose from horseback riding, coffee farm tours, birdwatching, hot-air balloon rides, and plenty more to make for an authentic experience.
There are a few other hotel options including Sonesta Hotel Pereira which we have room block rates from May 14th thru May 18th with code:
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What to Do
The Coffee Region of Colombia, known as el Eje Cafetero, offers a variety of beautiful site-seeing and fun exploring. Below is a list of things to do in the area and region.
Coffee Farm Tours
Housing the tallest palm trees in the world, Cocora Valley offers excellent views of part of the Andes mountain range. Here you can horseback ride through the mountains.
Cocora Valley
Paragliding
Filandia
A small and vibrant town centered around a beautiful church. Great spot for authentic artisanal goods.
Hot Air Balloon
The Santa Rosa de Cabal Hot Springs are a natural destination surrounded by mountains and waterfalls, famous for their mineral-rich thermal waters that are ideal for rest and relaxation.
Santa Rosa de Cabal Hot Springs
El Parque del Café offers a diverse opportunity to emerge yourself in the coffee culture of the region. This amusement park is great for all ages!
Parque del Café
Zoo
Cities to Visit
There is so much to see in Colombia, we hope you take advantage of your trip to get to know this beautiful country. Other cities we recommend visiting are Medellin, Cali, Bogota, Santa Marta and Cartagena. Each offering their own unique experience:
