, a small town in rural Colombia, has become one of the top tourist destinations in the coffee-Growers Axis. . The region has developed major theme parks such as the
Colombian National Coffee Park located in the town of
Montenegro in Quindio. In the area is also the Museum of Culture
Coffee, showing the process from grain production to savoring a traditional Colombian coffee. This museum, like all the other theme parks, are replicas of the colonial city, where tourists enjoy dance performances and traditional music, panoramic views from cable car with its lush landscape, and various rides. Another unique theme park in
Colombia is the
National Park of Culture Agriculture - Panaca, located in the Municipality of
Quimbaya in Quindio. Its key feature is that, unlike zoos, visitors are immersed in a personal and direct contact with farm animals and also enjoy scheduled activities and events with those animals. Other attractions in the area include: •
Botanical Garden of the University of Pereira as one of the largest in Colombia as the only listed by the
BGCI as natural or Sivestre, but also for being one of the
orchid s in the world. •
Santuario is one of the most characteristic towns of the region, is known for its tradition paisa's architecture and streets. It is close to
PNN Tatamá. •
Thermal Santa Rosa de Cabal, a spa for bathing in hot springs and different activities for relaxation and body care. •
Rafting on the Rio la Vieja: Walking the
Rio La Vieja on the border between the departments of
Valle del Cauca and
Quindío, from the town of
Quimbaya •
Cocora Valley in
Salento, home of the national tree
Palma wax Quindío one of the most beautiful spots around the axis coffee one of the entry points to
Los Nevados National Natural Park where there are also entitled to stay and camp sites. • Quindío Botanical Gardens, located in the town of
Calarcá, where you can also see in the butterfly with the largest exhibition of butterflies in the country. ==Main urban centers==