Finca La Candelaria
Organic coffee & cacao farm offering immersive tours with stunning hilltop views. A family-run gem passed down generations.
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Finca La Candelaria
Best Time
Beat the heat and crowds
Highlights
Must-see attractions
Organic coffee & cacao farm offering immersive tours with stunning hilltop views. A family-run gem passed down generations.
"Highly recommend this authentic farm experience with incredible views and delicious chocolate!"
Moto-taxi Up, Walk Down
Take a moto-taxi (approx. 20k COP) up the steep hill, then enjoy the scenic walk down. 🏍️ :athletic_shoe:
English Tours Available
Tours are offered in English, making them accessible and informative for international visitors. :speaking_head:
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Artisanal Chocolate Tour
Finca La Candelaria
Experience cacao from bean to pure, delicious chocolate. Taste at multiple stages and enjoy a rich hot chocolate.
Informative Coffee Tour
Finca La Candelaria
Learn the bean-to-cup journey of organic coffee, from cultivation to tasting an amazing cup.
Breathtaking Hilltop Views
Finca La Candelaria
Enjoy panoramic vistas of the surrounding landscape from this secluded farm.
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Planning Your Visit
Getting There: Steep but Rewarding
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Moto-taxi Up, Walk Down
Take a moto-taxi (approx. 20k COP) up the steep hill, then enjoy the scenic walk down. 🏍️ :athletic_shoe:
English Tours Available
Tours are offered in English, making them accessible and informative for international visitors. :speaking_head:
Taste Cacao at Every Stage
The chocolate tour is a highlight, allowing you to sample cacao as it transforms into pure chocolate. :chocolate_bar:
Buy Pure Chocolate Here
Purchase high-quality, pure chocolate directly from the farm at a good price. :moneybag:
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Moto-taxi Up, Walk Down
Take a moto-taxi (approx. 20k COP) up the steep hill, then enjoy the scenic walk down. 🏍️ :athletic_shoe:
English Tours Available
Tours are offered in English, making them accessible and informative for international visitors. :speaking_head:
Taste Cacao at Every Stage
The chocolate tour is a highlight, allowing you to sample cacao as it transforms into pure chocolate. :chocolate_bar:
Buy Pure Chocolate Here
Purchase high-quality, pure chocolate directly from the farm at a good price. :moneybag:
Allow Time for the Hike
If walking up, factor in 1.5+ hours to enjoy the scenery and stop for photos. :camerawithflash:
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Visitors rave about the highly informative and engaging coffee and chocolate tours at Finca La Candelaria, praising the knowledgeable guides and the authentic farm experience. The stunning hilltop views and the opportunity to purchase pure, artisanal products are also significant highlights. While the steep hike up is challenging, most agree it's well worth the effort, with many recommending a moto-taxi for the ascent.
"We did the coffee tour this morning and it was fantastic! We were the only ones on the tour (the chocolate one after seemed much busier). Very in depth tour (in english too!), we learnt the whole process from growing right through to grinding and got to taste the coffee too. So happy we did this- highly recommend.
(Take a moto taxi up 20k per person as its a very, very steep walk up otherwise!)."
katie hamling
"Came here by quite a picturesque hike. There 2 ways to come by waking, via waterfall or by the off-road.
Owners are very friendly and kind. Place has amazing views, fresh fruits, drinks and coffee or cacao tours. We took cacao one and it was great. They do speak English, explain all steps of cacao making, let you try different types of cacao/chocolate. Tour was very informative and interesting. Also you can buy some pure chocolate there for better price than anywhere in the city
Highly recommended to visit!"
Alexandr Tishin
"Came here for the cacao tour and it was absolutely amazing! I didn't make a booking. Arrived during their hours of operation and waited 20 minutes for the next tour to begin (all in English). Our guide was very knowledgable and interactive. It's a family run farm, and you can buy chocolates & cacao from their shop after.
The walk up was quite tough in the heat, but good exercise and well worth it!"
Monia
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Frequently Asked Questions
🚇 🗺️ Getting There
The most common ways are hiking or taking a moto-taxi. The hike up is steep and can take over 1.5 hours, offering beautiful views. Many visitors opt for a moto-taxi, which costs around 20,000 COP and is highly recommended for the steep ascent.
You can then choose to walk down.
Yes, the walk up is described as very steep and can be challenging, especially in the heat. However, it's also considered picturesque with opportunities to see flowers, plants, and butterflies.
Besides the direct off-road path, one review mentions a route via a waterfall, suggesting scenic hiking options.
The price for a moto-taxi is approximately 20,000 COP per person.
While not explicitly mentioned for visitor cars, moto-taxis are the primary transport for tourists up the steep incline. The farm is described as being on a secluded hilltop.
🎫 🎫 Tickets & Entry
While walk-ins are possible, booking in advance is recommended, especially for the chocolate tour as it can get busier. You can also arrive during operating hours and wait for the next available tour.
Tours are available during their operating hours. It's best to check their social media or contact them directly for the most up-to-date schedule, as some visitors arrived and waited for the next tour to begin.
The cost for the tours is not explicitly stated in the provided information, but visitors found them to be a great value for the experience and knowledge gained. The moto-taxi up costs around 20,000 COP.
Yes, tours are offered in English, making them very accessible for international visitors.+1
The primary draw and focus of visits are the coffee and chocolate tours. While the farm has a B&B and offers drinks, the tours are central to the visitor experience.
🎫 ☕ Coffee & Chocolate Experience
The chocolate tour is highly praised, taking you through the entire process from cacao plant to pure chocolate. You get to taste the cacao at various stages and enjoy a rich hot chocolate at the end. Some visitors even tried a chocolate face mask!
The coffee tour is very in-depth, covering the entire process from growing the beans to brewing the final cup. You'll learn about coffee cultivation and enjoy a delicious cup of coffee at the end.
Yes, you can purchase pure chocolate and coffee directly from the farm's shop. It's often noted as being a better price than in the city.
The guides are knowledgeable and friendly, often members of the family that runs the farm. Oscar and Elki are mentioned as excellent guides.+1
The chocolate is described as 'pure chocolate,' suggesting a rich, less processed flavor. Tasting it at different stages allows you to appreciate its transformation.
📸 📸 Photography & Views
Absolutely! The farm is set in a beautiful historical location with amazing views. The walk up also offers many chances to photograph flowers, plants, butterflies, and birds.
The farm is situated on a secluded hilltop, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
Yes, the journey to the farm and the farm itself provide ample opportunities for nature photography, with mentions of flowers, plants, butterflies, and birds.
While not explicitly stated, it's generally permitted to take photos during tours, especially given the visual nature of the coffee and chocolate-making processes and the scenic surroundings.
Mornings might offer softer light and fewer crowds, while afternoons provide ample light for the stunning hilltop views.
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