About
Pereira is a city in the department of Risaralda, in the Andean highlands of Colombia, South America. It is known as the Queen City and sits at the heart of Colombia's coffee country, where coffee production shapes the land, the rhythm of daily life and much of the local economy.
A city within the coffee landscape
Pereira is part of the UNESCO Coffee Cultural Landscape, a designation that recognises the coffee-growing region as a living cultural heritage. For visitors, this means that the city works well as a base for exploring the surrounding farms and countryside, where the cultivation of coffee remains central.
What a visit offers
- Coffee culture, from the production of the beans to the cups served in town.
- Access to the thermal springs that lie close to the city, a welcome change of pace after time spent walking or travelling.
- A regional setting in the Andes, with green hills and the cool air of the highlands.
Because the city is compact in its surroundings and close to natural attractions, it suits travellers who want to combine urban comforts with time outdoors. Those interested in agriculture, food and landscape will find the region especially rewarding.
If you are planning a trip to Colombia's coffee region, Pereira offers a practical and characterful starting point, with the springs and the coffee landscape within easy reach.
