The town that leads the world ranking of Time Out.
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Colombia shone on the international tourist map thanks to a Little town of Quindíowho has just been chosen as the most underestimated destination in the world By the renowned magazine Time out.
This coffee corner, full of Colorful houses and wooden balconieswas described as a place with Unique views, living artisanal tradition and a gastronomy that surprises visitors.
Although it shares territory with already consolidated destinations, such as Salento, this municipality retains a authenticity that makes it a well -kept secret.
Located in full Andean mountain rangeless than an hour from Armenia and Pereira, this town is known as the “Illuminated hill of the Andes”.
From the top of his imposing 27 -meter viewpoint You can contemplate mountains, coffee plantations and open skies that do justice in their name.
The heart of the place is your main parksurrounded by traditional coffees and the church of the Immaculate Conception, where the pulse of local life feels.
Artisanal tradition and living nature
One of his greatest proud is Artisanal Tradition of Bejucoa trade inherited from generations that is celebrated every year in the Basket festival.
There, facades and balconies are filled with colorful braids and visitors can learn to make unique pieces that have traveled national and international fairs.
To this cultural wealth is added to its closeness to Barbas Bremen Natural Parka Sanctuary of Birds and Biodiversity ideal for those who enjoy hiking and direct contact with nature.
Gastronomy and how to get there
Experience would not be complete without talking about the gastronomy. In this small municipality there is one of the most celebrated restaurants in the regionwhere local ingredients are transformed into author dishes that have caught the attention of critics and travelers around the world.
At the same time, family fondas and coffees abound where newly roasted coffee aroma accompanies typical preparations such as trout, the chócolo arepa or the banana sheet wrapped.
Getting to this destination is simple. From Bogotá There are direct flights to Armenia or Pereira, and from there a road journey is enough for less than an hour.
From Medellín and Cali There are also connections by air and land that allow easily access to this coffee corner.
Even those who arrive from the abroad They can arrive at the international airports of Bogotá or Medellín and quickly connect with flights to Quindío.
Time Out not only highlighted this Colombian municipality, also developed a global list of places that deserve more attention.
In the top 10 jewels appear like the southern Tunisia With his oasis and medinas Berberes, São Sebastião in Brazil With its little busy beaches, the remote Dao with Vietnam Archipelagothe Prince Eduardo Island in Canadathe medieval city of Sibiu in Romaniathe savage Tasmania in Australiahe Cochamó Valley in Chilethe vibrant Newcastle in Australia And the surprising Bentonville in the United States.
Each of these destinations was chosen by his authenticityits ability to offer unique experiences and the opportunity to discover something new without mass tourism.
However, it was in Colombia Where the ranking found the best example of what it means to be “underestimated”: A place that has everything, but that continues to keep the magic of the unexpected.
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