Ana & David
Day Trips from Ibague
Armenia/Pereira
Places to visit
These 2 cities are located 3 hours away (by car) in the "coffee region" of the country. Here, you can visit amusement parks like Parque del Cafe and PANACA. You can also do a coffee tasting and tour a coffee plantation. A short distance from Armenia are two of the most charming towns in the coffee region: Salento and Filandia. Both have exceptional traditional Antioquia architecture and wonderful natural attractions. https://parquedelcafe.co/ https://panaca.co/es-us https://colombia.travel/en/armenia
Honda
Places to visit
3h by car we can find the small city of Honda. This city, located next to the Magdalena River constituted the only means of transportation between the Caribbean coast and the inland city of Bogotá in the 1850s. It is called the city of bridges because it has more than 30! The streets give Cartagena vibes with the cobblestone streets and colorful houses. It is also considered Heritage Town due to its important history. There are several boutique hotels if you decide to spend the night, good food and you can even make a short journey through the river! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L98lNzAkCeI
Payande Waterfalls
Places to visit
Just 1 hour away from Ibague, we can find a series of 6 waterfalls that you can access through a series of steps. Each waterfall has a pool of crystal-clear water that you can enjoy on a nice day
Falan's Lost City
Places to visit
The Lost City of Falan are 17th-century ruins of a Spanish citadel that was erected next to the Royal Mines of Santa Ana in colonial times. They were called reales because they were gold and silver mines directly owned by the king of Spain that, after the war of independence, was given in concession to the English by order of General Bolívar. This touristic attraction is less than 3 hours away from Ibague. https://www.rutaaltolima.com/falan/ciudad-perdida-de-falan/
Toche
Places to visit
Just 2h away, you can find Toche. This small jurisdiction harbors the biggest wax palm forest in Colombia. Wax palm is Colombian's national tree. During this trip, you can also visit the Machin Volcano.
Murillo
Places to visit
Murillo is the highest town in Tolima and just 3h away from Ibague, you can find yourself close to Nevado del Ruiz with beautiful views and access to the National Snowy Mountains Park (Los Nevados) and to La Cabana hot springs. https://travelgrafia.co/blog/termales-de-la-cabana/
Finca la Rivera
Places to go
The entrance to Finca La Rivera has a value of $22,000 adult person, children from 0-5 years old do not cancel admission and from 6-10 years old they cancel $14,000 *INCLUDES* - Round trip on the cable car 🚠 - Travel Insurance (Colasistencia) - Hot drinks (coffee and aromatic) ☕🍵 - Ecological trails 🌲🏃🏻♂️ - Interactive farm 🐰🐷 *Entry hours* 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Restaurant service -A la carte dishes- Do you want to have a great experience? You must arrive early!🍃💚🏔️ The entry of food is prohibited. 🚫 We recommend paying in cash, since being in high mountains the signal is weak.