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      in the earthquake park of armenia
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      view from telecabins
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visit coffee park -el parque del cafe

visit coffee park -el parque del cafe, Armenia

 hanspeter_W. Says:  El Parque Nacional del Café, fue fundado por la Federación Nacional de Cafeteros de Colombia y el Comité Departamental de Cafeteros del Quindío, pertenece a la Fundación Parque de la Cultura Cafetera y es una entidad sin ánimo de lucro destinada a la preservación del... 

visit panaca - agricultural park

visit panaca - agricultural park, Armenia

 hanspeter_W. Says:  PANACA - Parque nacional de la cultura agropecuaria: Parque interactivo, recinto cultural y hotelero, campamentos de verano .Ubicado en el Municipio de Quimbaya, es un gran parque temático en el que podrá disfrutar al máximo la belleza de la vida en el campo. Entre otras... 

Jardin Botanico

Jardin Botanico, Armenia

 morgr Says:  The Botanical Gardens are located outside a little town about 20 minutes from Armenia, and can make for a nice way to spend an afternoon. The gardens are full of all sorts of different trees and plants, including, our guide told us, the oldest variety of tree on earth. There... 

Mariposaria

Mariposaria, Armenia

 morgr Says:  The Mariposaria, or butterfly sanctuary, is included in the botanical gardens tour. You are first able to see it from the top of a viewing platform, where you see that it is a greenhouse in the shape of a butterfly.When you do go in, there are hundreds or thousands of... 

Parque Nacional Del Cafe

Parque Nacional Del Cafe, Armenia

 morgr Says:  It has been called the Disneyland of the coffee bean, and in a sense it is, complete with roller coaster and other such rides. The real attraction however (unless you are with children ofcourse) are the sections of the park showcasing the growing of coffee and the paisa... 

Plaza de la Alcaldia

Plaza de la Alcaldia, Armenia

 morgr Says:  The Plaza de la Alcaldia is a large square on which sits Armenias alcaldia, or mayors office. There is a large open space in front of the alcaldia, which is paved and has trees, many shoe-shiners and such folk hang around here. Behind the alcaldia is a small food market of... 

Plaza Bolivar

Plaza Bolivar, Armenia

 morgr Says:  Armenias Plaza Bolivar is probably one of the more unique ones in the country, as it does not have a single historic building surrounding it, not even the church. The church, Catedral de la Inmaculada Conception, was described by one guidebook as a 'tentlike hunk of... 

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Hotel Decameron Panaca

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best accommodation for armenia: eco farm outside

best accommodation for armenia: eco farm outside, Armenia

 hanspeter_W. Says:  there are plenty of coffee farm which accept guests to stay at their farmhousesexcellent experience...excellent food, friendly service, nice gardens to enjoyfor details contact travel agencies allover colombia 

Hotel Casa Real: Super Friendly

Hotel Casa Real: Super Friendly, Armenia

 morgr Says:  Casa Real is central, modern, clean, has great service and a super friendly girl working at reception. A highlight of the places I stayed Colombia. Unfortunately, the street noise is pretty bad, and the hot water is somewhat sporadic. TV.Spanish only, no English... 

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Salento & Cocora Valley

Salento & Cocora Valley, Armenia

 morgr Says:  Salento is a little 'pueblo paisa' a short ways north of Armenia. It's a charming little town, though in my opinion, a little too touristy, whith practically every shop along carrera 6 being tourist oriented. Salamina, north of Manizales, is a better option to see a genuine... 

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 Casa Real is central, modern, clean, has great service and a super friendly girl working at reception. A highlight of the places I stayed Colombia.... 

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Q:  how many hours does it take to travel to armenia from cali by car. Is it safe? 

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A: Two hours forty five minutes, more or less. It's safe, for added security travel during daytime only. 

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 Armenia is both the capital and largest city of Colombias second smallest department, Quindio. It is located inthe southern parts of the Zona Cafetera, Colombias coffee growing region. While the city... 

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 Armenia is the capital city of the department of Quindio and makes up a significant portion of Colombia’s famous coffee region. Second only to the Caribbean coast of Colombia, the coffee region... 

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