The structure of more than 5 meters pays tribute to the coffee culture of Caldas.
News Colombia.
In the heart of the Coffee Region, in the department of Caldas, stands a symbol that fills Colombia and its coffee growers with pride: the largest cup of coffee in the world. This imposing monument is located in Chinchiná, a municipality surrounded by mountains covered with coffee plantations, recognized for its aroma of freshly roasted beans and its contribution to the national coffee culture.
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The structure, which has become one of the most visited tourist attractions in the region, was built to pay tribute to the agricultural roots of the municipality and thousands of families who make a living from coffee cultivation. The gigantic cup has a height of more than 5 meters and represents the identity and work spirit of a town that breathes coffee on every corner.
Chinchiná, located about 20 kilometers from Manizales, is considered the coffee heart of Caldas. Its economy depends largely on grain, and important research and production centers linked to the National Federation of Coffee Growers operate there. It is no coincidence that this municipality has been chosen as the headquarters of one of the most representative symbols of the country to the world.
The giant cup, in addition to being a reference point and obligatory photography, is part of the tourist circuit of the Coffee Axis. Since its construction, it has become an icon that celebrates the coffee tradition and promotes rural tourism, generating employment and energizing the local economy through routes, fairs and experiences linked to coffee.
The inhabitants of Chinchiná feel deep pride in this monument that has put the municipality on the world map. Every year, thousands of national and foreign tourists come to discover the famous cup, tour the coffee farms and enjoy the warmth of its people, who offer the best coffee accompanied by stories about working in the fields.
More than just a structure, the world’s largest coffee cup is a symbol of identity and belonging. It represents the effort of generations who, with their hands, have cultivated Colombia’s flagship product. In Chinchiná, coffee is not only drunk: it is lived, celebrated and honored as an essential part of its history.
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