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COFFEE TOUR LUGER: All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)

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• (0.91 km) EcoLodge Kasaguadua
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Coffee Tour Luger (Salento, Colombia): Hours, Address, - Tripadvisor

• (0.20 mi) Finca El Ocaso Salento
• (0.28 mi) OMOKI eco.turismo
• (0.29 mi) Posada La Loca Compania
• (1.00 mi) La Serrana Eco Farm and Hostel
• (0.57 mi) EcoLodge Kasaguadua
• (1.69 mi) Acaime
• (1.95 mi) Hamburguesería El Cacharrito
• (1.90 mi) Beta Town Bar&Grill
• (1.73 mi) Balcon Del Quindio
• (2.06 mi) Etnia arte y sabor

Is a Salento Coffee Tour Worth it? An Honest Review

Are you traveling to Salento in the near future? Then chances are that, aside from visiting the famous Cocora Valley, a coffee tour will be high on your bucket list. Having stayed in Salento for two weeks, I can confirm that this town is a haven for coffee lovers, with coffee farms scattered across the landscape, most of them within walking distance from the center of town. In this post, I’ll share my honest review of the coffee tour I did in Salento, what to know before deciding on what kind of farm to visit, and what to expect from a tour.

The Calle Real in Salento, Colombia

Salento is a pretty colonial town in the Quindio department of the Zona Cafetera. It is a popular tourist town both with foreign and domestic travelers because of its colorful architecture, great hiking opportunities, and the nearby Cocora Valley .

Salento is also considered the heart of the Zona Cafetera in Colombia. This coffee region or “Eje Cafetero”, as they say in Spanish, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized for its “Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia.”

While the Zona Cafetera encompasses many departments, like Quindio, Caldas, Risaralda, and parts of the Cauca Valley, Salento is the main hub for tourists who want to explore the coffee culture of Colombia!

Coffee farms in Salento

White flowers of the coffee plant

The coffee farms in Salento produce one of Colombia’s most exported products: coffee. It is needless to say that this is a billion-dollar business, however, when you walk along the peaceful “Ruta Cafecito” in Salento, the business terms are not exactly what comes to mind.

Before you embark on your coffee adventure in Salento here are a few things you need to know regarding the various coffee farms and how they operate. 

Some of these farms have been around for hundreds of years and have been passed on through generations while others are fairly new. I personally wanted to visit a family farm that had a profound connection with the region and was not just a business.

Another thing I considered was if the farm I was visiting employed sustainable practices to run their business. This for instance can include organic farming, shade-grown coffee, and the use of bio-fertilizers. 

Lastly, I also wanted to know if the farm used traditional techniques for growing and processing their coffee like hand-picking beans and sun-drying, or that most of it was automated and done by machines. 

After considering these aspects and having a talk about organic coffee in Salento with Carlos from Kasaguadua, I decided to visit Lugar Coffee Farm , a family-run farm that cultivates organic coffee.

Luger coffee farm

Luger Coffee Farm is a family-run organic coffee farm located along the Ruta Cafecito in Salento. They offer traditional and personal small-group tours of the farm both in English and Spanish. 

The tours are very thorough and go through the complete process of coffee bean production. You can expect to get a very comprehensive explanation of the coffee process at the start of the tour before learning everything about planting, harvesting, de-pulping, drying, threshing, roasting, grinding and brewing.

My honest review of the Luger coffee tour

Here is my honest review of the Lugar Coffee tour I took. My guide was Laura, a very lovely girl who had excellent knowledge of the Engish language and wasn’t shy to make a joke now and then. 

Now, I don’t mean to be secretive, but I won’t tell you everything that I learned on this coffee tour. This would spoil the moment for you when you would actually visit, knowing all the information there is about Luger coffee from this blog post. 

Nevertheless, I will make sure that you know what to expect when you visit this farm and why they are an excellent choice because, yes, it was a wonderful experience!

After I go this amazing tip from Carlos at Kasaguadua to visit Lugar farm, I couldn’t wait to start the tour. Luger Coffee Farm is located right across the street from the most famous coffee farm in Salento, Finca El Ocaso. 

Having no knowledge about the timetable for the tours or even if there were English-speaking guides available, I and my partner walked in and were greated warmly by a girl named Laura. She said that an English-speaking tour was about to start in 20 minutes, gave us a seat in a small cozy shed, and brought us a free cup of coffee to enjoy.

After 10 minutes, one other participant arrived and we realized that we were going to do this tour with a very small group. Lovely!

Information about coffee

The various stages of coffee beans

Our tour started right on time and tour guide Laura gave us a thorough introduction to coffee and how the coffee landscape in Colombia works. I was sad to hear that all quality coffee beans are used for export in Colombia and that local Colombians actually don’t get to enjoy this great product that they produce. 

Colombians mainly drink “tinto”, and this is also what you will get at most markets, panaderias, and local restaurants. Only the best  Colombian beans are selected for export and with the bad “leftover” beans, the local Colombian coffee “tinto” is brewed. 

The taste of this low-quality coffee is not great and this is why Colombians add a large dash of panela (unrefined whole cane sugar) to their coffee. When you order a coffee in Colombia, expect it to be sweet!

Laura also explained to us how the coffee roasting process works and the difference between light roast, medium roast, and dark roast.

Picking coffee beans

After her delightful introduction to Colombian coffee, she took us up the slopes to the coffee fields. One of the things that were not necessary for me at this point was that we could wear traditional clothes if we wanted to (hat, scarf,…). 

None of us did and we just took the necessary equipment we needed to start picking the coffee beans. Workers on coffee plantations that do the picking by hand carry a basket or a bag strapped around their waist to collect the beans.

When we were walking up to the slopes we could instantly imagine how this traditional picking process requires a significant amount of labor and skill. 

Furthermore, we were educated about how their traditional techniques and organic practices are more sustainable than mechanical harvesting. It reduces the likelihood of soil erosion and allows for better conservation of the ecosystem. It also means that they produce less waste since only the ripe cherries get picked from the coffee plants.

Drying, roasting and grinding the beans

After venturing out into the coffee plantation, we went back to the Finca to learn about the next steps in the coffee-making process.

The first step after this was to depulp the beans. Since they are using traditional methods at Luger Coffee Farm, this was done using a hand-cranked depulper. A depulper removes the outer cherry from the fruit without damaging it, leaving you with the actual coffee bean.

After depulping the beans, they are pretty slimy so the next logical step is to dry them in the sun. At the farm, you can see traditional coffee beds or patios where the beans get dried.

You can witness them in different stages of the drying process and how they change color. The drying process allows the beans to shed any excess moisture until they are ready to be roasted and stored. 

Since it’s impossible to actually pick your own beans, dry them, roast them, and grind them in a period of only two hours, Laura changed out our beans at this point for other items that were already dried.  

The next step was roasting the beans and we were taken to a small outdoor gas burner where Laura started roasting the beans. Although fun, this was pretty time-consuming and we were lucky to be offered a delicious snack at this point to kill the time!

When the beans had reached their preferred color, which in our case was medium-roasted, we were asked to grind the beans with the hand grinders that were attached to a wooden bench next to the cooking stove. 

The bold and rich smell of the freshly roasted beans at this point was filling up the outdoor space and we couldn’t wait to try what we had just prepared!

By the way, the snack that we were given during the roasting process was absolutely delicious. Although we’ve had patacones before, the ones we got at Luger Coffee Farm were of another level and the traditional Colombian Hogao sauce that was served with it was flavored to perfection. 

Remember this! This is something to really look forward to as a foodie when you visit Luger Farm. And the best thing is also that this snack is completely vegan! 🙂

tasting the coffee

After the tour which lasted for about two hours, we were taken to a cute little bar in the garden where we could sit down while Laura started to boil some water. When the water was ready Laura took a traditional filter made of cotton cloth and attached it with a wire to a wooden frame.

The cloth filter looks a bit like a sock and it allows the coffee oils and fine coffee particles to pass through, resulting in a fuller-bodied brew than you would get using paper filters.

These cloths are not only great for making the coffee taste better but they are also a much more sustainable alternative to regular paper filters. While you throw a paper filter away after using it, these cloths can be cleaned and reused again many times, contributing to less waste. 

Same as the coffee we got on arrival, this final cup that concluded our tour was equally delicious. Did you know that we roast our beans too heavily in Western countries, adding a very bitter taste and lots of caffeine?

Laura told us that this is an absolute shame and that beans taste much better when they are medium-roasted. This gives the coffee a sweet taste and makes it less caffein-heavy, allowing you to drink throughout the day without worrying about whether you will be able to sleep at night.

It also makes milk or added sugar completely unnecessary.

Souvenir shop

After the coffee tasting, Laura took us to a souvenir stand where we were free to buy coffee if we wanted to. You can choose between buying the beans or grained coffee and the packages come in all kinds of colors.

I especially like the logo of the farm and they also sell cute coffee cups with the logo of the farm if you would be interested in that. 

Coffee tour Salento: Luger Coffee Farm

At the end, we asked to pay for the tour. I loved the fact that we got to do this in the end and not upon arrival. It felt like they wanted to provide value first before asking money in return and we were so satisfied with the tour that the price was absolutely worth it!

THE BEST TRAVEL RESOURCES FOR COLOMBIA SOUTH AMERICA

Here are the websites I use when I travel to Colombia:

ACCOMMODATION

Booking.com : For the best guesthouses, homestays, or small hotels

Hostelworld : To find the best hostels located in the cities

Homestay : For a unique immersive homestay experience in the big cities or the countryside

Busbud and Redbus : The best transport websites for long-distance buses in Colombia. Note that 12Go also works in Colombia but the tickets they will buy for you are open-seat tickets and don’t guarantee a seat on the bus you book online.

Uber : Uber is a convenient and cheap ride-hailing app that can be used in the bigger cities of Colombia. Other apps are Cabify or Didi .

Skyscanner : For affordable flights to Bogota and intercity flights in the country.

Viator and Get Your Guide : book all kinds of activities from the Ciudad Perdida trek to a guided private tour of Comuna 13 in Medellin.

Citizens of many countries, including the United States, Canada, the European Union, Australia, and New Zealand, do not require a visa for short tourist stays (typically up to 90 days). However, this can vary, so it’s always best to check iVisa for the specific requirements for your nationality.

If you’re looking for travel insurance, the one with the best benefits online is undoubtedly Heymondo ! It’s very easy to ask for a quote on the website and, if you book with this link you’ll get 5% off!

Access mobile data immediately when entering the country with a Colombian E-sim or a Latamlink E-sim when traveling through multiple countries. If you are already in Colombia, the best local prepaid sim card is Claro.

Where is luger coffee farm located in Salento

Lugar coffee farm is located in the Palestina area near Salento. from the main square of Salento it’s about an hour’s walk to reach the farm. The road to Lugar Coffee farm is not extremely hilly so it makes for a pleasant walk. 

If you don’t feel like walking, there are also Willy jeeps plying the route to the coffee farms. Ask for more information and departure times at the Willy booth located on the main square in Salento.

When you finish your tour, you can just go and stand on the road until a Willy Jeep passes and picks you up. 

How to book the Luger Salento coffee tour

In my opinion, there is no need to book this in advice but, if you want to be sure to secure a spot at a certain date you prefer or, if you don’t want to stay in Salento but visit Luger coffee Farm from a city like Aremenia or a town like Filandia, there are tours that you can book that go there.

If you are staying in Salento, you can easily visit Luger Coffee Farm on a DIY-your-self trip. Since there is no need to book this in advance, you can just show up whenever you want and someone will be there to accommodate you. 

The tours at Luger Farm go every hour between 9 A.M. and 4 P.M. and are possible both in Spanish and English. You can opt to walk to Luger Coffee Farm from Salento or take a Willy Jeep at the main square for a safe journey to the farm by car.

If you don’t like to walk or if your health doesn’t allow you to move around freely, there is an option to go on an organized tour to Luger Coffee Farm. This option will come in a bit more expensive than walking or taking a Willy Jeep. But I understand that DIY travel is not for everyone!

The coffee farm tour that you can book is organized by the reputable Gran Colombia Tours and includes a coffee farm and a Salento walking tour with lunch . It brings you on a private guided tour to Luger Farm from either Salento, Filandia, or Armenia. It includes private transport, a tour of the estate, and a delicious homemade lunch.

Other nearby activities

Walking to Luger Coffee Farm to go on a Salento coffee tour is really the best way to go in my opinion. Other several activities on the road from Salento to Luger are really worth visiting and I’ll list them below.

More coffee farms

Lugar is located on the “Ruta Cafecito” near Salento and this means that there are more coffee farms in the vicinity that you can visit. Just across the road from Luger Farm, you can find Finca El Ocaso Salento which offers one of the most popular coffee tours in Salento. 

A little further down the road, you can find Finca Don Elias. Other noteworthy coffee farms on Ruta Cafecito include Finca El Requerdo, Finca Las Brisas, Las Acacias, and Entre Bosques.

Arial view of Kasaguadua Natural Reserve, Salento

Kasaguagua is a small nature reserve located on the road from Salento to the coffee farms. It is a well-known organization in the area known for its conservation efforts or a creek and the tropical rainforest that surrounds it. 

Tours start every day at 10 A.M. and are held both in English and Spanish. Say hi to Carlos from me when you visit! The tour offers a unique experience where you’ll learn about the challenges of the ecosystem of Salento during a 4-kilometer walk.

As a tourist, there’s also a possibility to stay in the nature reserve in one of the dodecahedrons that are made solely using recycled materials and the local bamboo “guadua”.

El Rincon de Lucy

El Rincon de Lucy Campestre, Salento, Colombia

El Rincon de Lucy is a traditional Colombian restaurant that you can find on the road between Kasaguadua and Luger Coffee Farm. You might have noticed that there’s also a restaurant in the center of Salento with the same name and they are indeed affiliated.

A great way to spend the day is taking a tour at Kasaguadua at 10 A.M., having lunch on the terrace of El Rincon de Lucy where you can enjoy wonderful views over the mountains before embarking on a coffee tour at Luger Farm in the afternoon. 

where to stay in Salento

Hostal Familiar Jerico, Salento

Salento is very touristy and there are a bunch of places to stay in town. The Calle Real can get extremely busy, especially during the weekends and the holidays, and in my opinion, it’s better not to stay there and in the sidestreets around Calle Real. 

As a conscious traveler , I like to stay at peaceful accommodations that allow for a good night’s rest but are close enough to the center where the action happens and where stores and restaurants are.

Here are a few accommodation options in Salento that I think are worth staying at considering their location. 

Hostal familiar Jerico

 I spent two weeks in Salento and this is a wonderful hostal where I stayed for the first five days of my trip. Martha and her husband are king and queen when it comes to hospitality and taking care of their guests.

Staying at Hostal Jerico is like becoming a part of a small family for a few days. Say hi to Noesi and Tushi from me when you are there (the cats)!

Hospedaje Vista Hermosa

This mid-range priced hospedaje is located just outside the touristy center of Salento but only a 5-minute walk from all the restaurants and shops.

Hospedaje Vista Hermosa offers wonderful and clean rooms with mountain views and a fabulous breakfast is included in the price. The staff speaks English which comes in handy if your Spanish is not that good.

Hotel Kawa Mountain retreat

I passed by Kawa Mountain Retreat while I was doing a hike in Salento and I was very much impressed. It looks like out of a fairytale, in a quiet location but still close enough to walk to the center of Salento for lunch and dinner.

A jacuzzi and a sauna are on offer to relax after a long day of hiking. The setting is perfect for a honeymoon or a special occasion or if you feel like doing a splurge!

Luger Salento coffee tour: Final thoughts

There you go! I hope you enjoyed this post about a Salento coffee tour at Luger Coffee Farm. As you might have noticed, I haven’t included the price for a tour at Luger Coffee Farm. I have done this on purpose because prices change so fast and I don’t want to give you outdated information.

At the time of my visit, the price of the tour was 35.000 COP but now, a few months later when I’m writing this article, I see that it has already changed to 45.000 COP/per person.

Don’t be surprised if the price has gone up when you visit. Colombians are not scammers so don’t worry about that.

 Let me know in the comments below if you have any questions or drop me a message through my contact page . 

Also, don’t forget to check out my resources page with my favorite booking platforms and tips to start planning your trip. Additionally, have a look at my favorite travel gear if you want to pack more consciously!

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Coffee Tour Luger

Top ways to experience Coffee Tour Luger and nearby attractions

Also popular with travellers

Coffee Tour Luger - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

• (0.33 km) Finca El Ocaso Salento
• (0.45 km) OMOKI eco.turismo
• (0.46 km) Posada La Loca Compania
• (1.60 km) La Serrana Eco Farm and Hostel
• (0.91 km) EcoLodge Kasaguadua
• (2.70 km) Acaime
• (3.12 km) Hamburguesería El Cacharrito
• (3.05 km) Beta Town Bar&Grill
• (2.77 km) Balcon Del Quindio
• (3.29 km) Etnia arte y sabor

Coffee Tour Luger

Top ways to experience Coffee Tour Luger and nearby attractions

Also popular with travellers

Coffee Tour Luger - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024) - Tripadvisor

• (0.33 km) Finca El Ocaso Salento
• (0.45 km) OMOKI eco.turismo
• (0.46 km) Posada La Loca Compania
• (1.60 km) La Serrana Eco Farm and Hostel
• (0.91 km) EcoLodge Kasaguadua
• (2.70 km) Acaime
• (3.12 km) Hamburguesería El Cacharrito
• (3.05 km) Beta Town Bar&Grill
• (2.77 km) Balcon Del Quindio
• (3.29 km) Etnia arte y sabor

Coffee Tour Luger

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Coffee Farm and Salento Walking Tour with Lunch

Half-Day Private Coffee Tour in Salento from Armenia

2 Day Private Tour at Salento Adventure and Cocora Valley

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Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as waiting time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.

COFFEE TOUR LUGER (Salento) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go

Coffee Tour Luger

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Coffee Farm and Salento Walking Tour with Lunch

Half-Day Private Coffee Tour in Salento from Armenia

2 Day Private Tour at Salento Adventure and Cocora Valley

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Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as waiting time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.

COFFEE TOUR LUGER (Salento) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go

Coffee Tour Luger

• See all photos

Coffee Farm and Salento Walking Tour with Lunch

Half-Day Private Coffee Tour in Salento from Armenia

2 Day Private Tour at Salento Adventure and Cocora Valley

Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.

Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as waiting time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.

Coffee Tour Luger - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

Coffee Tour Luger

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Coffee Farm and Salento Walking Tour with Lunch

Half-Day Private Coffee Tour in Salento from Armenia

2 Day Private Tour at Salento Adventure and Cocora Valley

Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.

Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as wait time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.

COFFEE TOUR LUGER (Salento) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go

Coffee Tour Luger

• See all photos

Coffee Farm and Salento Walking Tour with Lunch

Half-Day Private Coffee Tour in Salento from Armenia

2 Day Private Tour at Salento Adventure and Cocora Valley

Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.

Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as waiting time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.

COFFEE TOUR LUGER (Salento) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go

Coffee Tour Luger

• See all photos

Coffee Farm and Salento Walking Tour with Lunch

Half-Day Private Coffee Tour in Salento from Armenia

2 Day Private Tour at Salento Adventure and Cocora Valley

Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.

Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as waiting time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.

COFFEE TOUR LUGER (Salento) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go