Route: Village-Hopping Between Skies and Coffee Axis Mountains

Belalcázar (Caldas) – Balboa (Risaralda)
⛪ Where Faith, Landscape, and Adventure Meet
🌄 Among mountains that open to the horizon and towns that preserve their coffee identity, TURASO invites you to enjoy a day trip that combines culture, spirituality, breathtaking landscapes, and soft adventure. This route is designed for those who love discovering authentic towns, contemplating vast panoramas, and experiencing the territory with freedom and connection.
✨ The Experience
🏘️ Exploring villages in the Coffee Axis means walking paths filled with history, tradition, and local pride. In this experience, you will visit Belalcázar and Balboa, two municipalities strategically located for their privileged viewpoints and spectacular scenery, integrating guided tours and free time to enjoy each place at your own pace. The journey culminates at 🎢 Coffee Slider in Balboa, a recreational experience that lets you enjoy the landscape from a different and exciting perspective.
⛪ Belalcázar: Faith, History, and Unique Panoramas
🍽️ We start the day in Belalcázar, Caldas, with a traditional breakfast to recharge energy. Then, we visit Cristo Rey of Belalcázar, one of the tallest statues in the Americas, located at a strategic point offering a privileged view of the Coffee Cultural Landscape. Here you’ll have time for contemplation, photography, and free exploration, connecting with history, spirituality, and the grandeur of nature.
☕ Balboa: Viewpoints and Coffee Culture
🌅 Next, we head to Balboa, Risaralda, known as the “Balcony of the Andes and the Coffee Cultural Landscape.” This town is characterized by its natural viewpoints, fresh climate, and peaceful atmosphere. You’ll enjoy free time to walk through the town, visit its main square, viewpoints, and local spaces—perfect for relaxing and connecting with everyday life in the region.
🎢 Coffee Slider: Adventure with a View
✅ The experience ends at the Coffee Slider in Balboa, the longest in Colombia, a recreational activity that combines fun and contemplation of the coffee landscape. It’s a safe and optional experience, ideal for closing the day with excitement and unforgettable views. Afterwards, we enjoy a traditional regional lunch.