Stories from Caldas
Routes, destinations, culture and events, told from the department.
Blog posts
September 15, 2026 Water, River, and Community: A Journey Through the Magdalena Caldense
In eastern Caldas, the landscape is measured in water. There you'll find the Amaní reservoir (embalse Amaní), which joins Samaná, Norcasia and Victoria, and a little farther downstream runs the La Miel River (río La Miel), which gives life to the rural districts of La Dorada. It is one of the most biodiver
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September 10, 2026 Buying from Caldas is also a way to help
The August 10 earthquake affected premises, inventory and workdays across much of the department. Today many of those businesses are open again, and what they need most is customers. To bring them closer, the Gobierno de Caldas, through the Sec
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December 12, 2025 Western Caldas, a path discovered step by step
In western Caldas beats a territory full of stories, flavors, and landscapes that invite you to explore it at a leisurely pace. As part of the process of creating the Western Tourist Routes (Rutas Turísticas del Occidente), the Gobernación de Caldas and the Asociación Camin
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December 4, 2025 Experience the Magic of the XXIV Noche del Fuego in Salamina
When December arrives, the streets of Salamina get ready to shine with the light of their lanterns, the warmth of their people, and the joy of their history. On December 7 and 8, 2025, the XXIV edition of the Noche del Fuego, framed within the celeb
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November 14, 2025 Night Walk in Memory of Armero, Chinchiná and Villamaría
Every November, memory calls to us. It reminds us that nature, as generous as it is imposing, forever marked the history of Armero, Chinchiná and Villamaría during the tragedy of 1985. This year, that memory is honored in a manner es
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November 13, 2025 Heritage Towns Route: a journey that reveals the soul of Paisa culture
Traveling the Ruta de Pueblos Patrimonio (Heritage Towns Route) means encountering who we are: a blend of history, landscape and people who proudly preserve their traditions. This journey, which links Manizales, Salamina, Aguadas, Jericó, Jardín and Medellín in routes
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November 5, 2025 Caldas Flies High: The 13th Birdwatching Congress Invites You to Discover Its Skies
In Caldas, every sunrise brings a natural concert that enchants locals and visitors alike. This department, recognized as one of the best birdwatching destinations in Colombia, will once again be the stage for the Con
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October 30, 2025 Northern Route of Caldas: Cradle of the Colombian Coffee Cultural Landscape
UNESCO World Heritage – Where the Coffee Essence of Colombia Was Born There are places you don't just visit: you feel them. Norte de Caldas is one of them. Here, in these mountains that hold the memory of our muleteer grandfathers, was born the way
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October 30, 2025 Sabores de Caldas 2025: a tour of the traditional cuisine of the coffee region
Caldas is a land to be enjoyed with all the senses. Among green mountains, endless coffee plantations and towns full of history lies a treasure that wins over those who visit us: its cuisine. Every dish, every ingredient
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October 29, 2025 Isaza, a Natural Destination to Discover in the Magdalena Caldense
In the eastern part of the department of Caldas, surrounded by mountains, rivers and lush vegetation, lies Isaza, a charming corregimiento (rural township) of Victoria that has become one of the most attractive destinations for lovers of tou
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October 30, 2024 12th Birdwatching Congress: Jump in and find your perch in Caldas!
This coming November 7, the most anticipated event for bird lovers in Colombia lands in Caldas, with the #12 edition of the Congreso de Aviturismo (Birdwatching Congress). With an outstanding track record, the Congreso has become a national referente na
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September 18, 2024 Sabores de Caldas Returns for Its Third Edition
Sabores de Caldas is back! This gastronomic event, the largest in the department, returns bigger than ever for its third edition to delight every palate with the region's most representative flavors. This year, Sabores de Caldas come
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August 22, 2024 33rd National Colombian Pasillo Festival 2024
The Festival Nacional del Pasillo Colombiano is not only a space for artistic expression and the celebration of traditional music, but also represents a milestone in preserving the collective memory and cultural legacy of
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