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Quimbaya
Half-day stop between Armenia and Salento: see the main square, buy leather goods, then move on. One night only if you want a quiet base for Parque Nacional del Café.
Quimbaya is a small coffee-town in Quindío, 20 min from Armenia and 30 min from Salento. It has a lively main square, artisan workshops and easy access to Parque Nacional del Café and Panaca. Most travellers use it as a lunch-and-shop stop, not a base.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- COP
- Best months
- Dec–Mar, Jul–Aug
- avoid Apr–May, Oct–Nov (rainy)
- Airport
- AXM
- Nights
- 0–1
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Quimbaya123 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Quimbaya, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Colombian peso (COP, $).Colombia-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckClaro (best coverage), Movistar and Tigo SIMs in malls and at airports; passport required and IMEI registration may apply for longer stays — check.Colombia-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in Bogotá and Medellín; drink bottled on the coast and in rural areas.Colombia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: 10% propina voluntaria offered on the bill.Colombia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Colombia-wide
- SafetyQuimbaya is safe during the day.
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- RestroomsPut paper in the bin in most places; bring tissues for bus stations.Colombia-wide
- Emergency numbers123 police · 119 fire · 132 Red Cross (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums close Mondays; Monday holidays (puentes) move almost half of public holidays.Colombia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportAXM El Edén International Airport (Armenia) (About 20 min by taxi or bus).
- Getting aroundWalkable centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in a shopCOP$2,000–4,000
- Street or quick mealArepa or empanada from street vendorCOP$2,000–5,000
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within townCOP$5,000–8,000
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personCOP 30,000
- Mid-range bedDouble room in town, a night, per roomCOP 100,000
- High-end bedDouble room in town, a night, per roomCOP 150,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget COP 50,000 · Mid COP 100,000 · High COP 200,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- AXM El Edén International Airport (Armenia) (About 20 min by taxi or bus)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Mar
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Apr
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
May
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jun
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Dec
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Best: Jul–Aug, Dec–Mar. Avoid: Apr–May, Oct–Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Jan (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C) low), wettest Oct (20 rain days), driest Jan (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Quimbaya: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10 rd
Feb
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
11 rd
Mar
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
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Apr
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
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May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
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Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
15 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
13 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
13 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
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Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
20 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
19 rd
Dec
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
13 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walkable centre. Taxis to nearby towns cost COP$12,000–20,000. Buses to Armenia (COP$2,400) and Montenegro (COP$1,200) run 5:30AM–10PM.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Parque Nacional del Café
goDoor to door: 30 min
Taxi or bus to Montenegro, then entrance
Coffee-themed park with rides and exhibits; half-day.
Panaca
goDoor to door: 20 min
Taxi, about 15 min
Agricultural theme park; good for families.
Salento
goDoor to door: 45 min
Bus via Armenia or direct taxi
Colourful town and Cocora Valley; full day.
Armenia
goDoor to door: 30 min
Bus (COP$2,400) or taxi
Regional hub with airport and shopping.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre
Walk to the square and restaurants; limited options.
Via al Valle (Km 3)
Resort-style hotels like Hotel Karlaka; need a taxi to town.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- COP$50,000–80,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- COP$80,000–150,000 excl. bed
- High
- COP$150,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in town1 × 1 night × COP 100,000 | COP 100,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × COP 100,000 | COP 200,000 |
| Bus Armenia–Quimbaya one way2 × COP 2,400 · check | COP 4,800 |
| Taxi Quimbaya–Montenegro1 × COP 16,000 · check | COP 16,000 |
| Parque Nacional del Café entry2 × COP 35,000 · check | COP 70,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | COP 39,100 |
| Trip total≈ COP 215,000 per person per day, bed included | COP 429,900 |
2026 estimate in COP; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in a shop | COP$2,000–4,000 |
| Arepa or empanada from street vendor | COP$2,000–5,000 |
| Set lunch (almuerzo ejecutivo) | COP$10,000–15,000 |
| Taxi within town | COP$5,000–8,000 |
| Internet café per hour | COP$800 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Buses stop running around 10PM; after that, taxis are the only option.
- ATMs are limited; bring cash from Armenia.
- The main square can be quiet on weekday afternoons.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 123
- Fire
- 119
- Red Cross
- 132
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Emergency
- Police123
- Fire119
- Red Cross132
Embassy
Most embassies are in Bogotá. The nearest consulate for the US is in Bogotá; for the UK, also Bogotá.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Armenia–Quimbaya: COP$2,400, about 30 min (check)
- Taxi Quimbaya–Montenegro: COP$12,000–20,000
- Taxi to Hotel Karlaka (Km 3): COP$5,000–8,000
Say or show
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (KWAN-to KWES-ta)
- ¿Dónde está la parada de bus? — Where is the bus stop? (DON-de es-TA la pa-RA-da de boos)
- Quisiera un café — I would like a coffee (kee-SYEH-ra oon ka-FEH)
- La cuenta, por favor — The bill, please (la KWEN-ta por fa-VOR)
- ¿Aceptan tarjeta? — Do you accept card? (a-SEP-tan tar-HEH-ta)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Quimbaya. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Mar, Jul–Aug · avoid Apr–May, Oct–Nov (rainy) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Parque Nacional del Café and Panaca with opening hours and ticket prices.
- Eat pages for the main square restaurants with last orders.
- Verified bus schedules to Armenia and Montenegro.
Sources
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