Coffee Roasting with Jesús Bedoya – Salento, Colombia
Jesús Bedoya is a perfectionist as he purchases, sorts, and roasts excelso coffee beans for his tienda, Café Jesús Martín, in Salento, Colombia.
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Salento, Colombia – Café Jesús Martín
Cappuccinos, espresso, caffe lattes, mochas and more are excellent at in Salento, Colombia. Cafe Jesús Martín has become a destination for not only travelers but also local residents. The owner, Jesús Bedoya, encourages Colombians to keep the best coffee for themselves, rather than selling it to international buyers at a low price that makes coffee growing unprofitable.
Continue reading →Salento, Colombia – Organic Farming at the Plantation House
Organic farming at Plantation House uses techniques that combine traditional growing with modern practices. And when a coffee plant becomes the legs of a coffee table, the cycle comes full circle.
Continue reading →Salento – Wax Palms
The first question other travelers in Salento asked us was whether we had been to the hummingbird reserve. We had not heard of it, but it became clear that it was a favorite stop for those hiking through the wax … Continue reading →
Salento, Colombia – Plantation House Hostel
A positive recommendation for the Plantation House from Elke at El Gato Negro, plus confirmation from Sandra at Casa de Felipe, made this hostel our first choice in Salento. Sandra had made reservations for us while we were in Taganga, … Continue reading →
Colombia – Medellin to Salento via Pereíra
Ever wonder just how high the Andes are? In my mind, they looked a lot like California’s Sierra Nevada mountains. Climbing up, up, up for an hour or more, it seemed like our bus finally got to the top of … Continue reading →