Directions
Arrival directions
Casa Laureles is a coffee farm located 6 km from the town of Filandia, in the La Palmera area (India district). Below we provide directions to get there if you are traveling by private car or if you use public transportation.
Casa Laureles is a coffee farm located 6 km from the town of Filandia, in the La Palmera village (Corregimiento de la India). Below we indicate the directions to get there if you travel by private car, or if you use public transportation.
Arriving by private car
To get there by car or motorcycle you will have to travel 3 km of paved road and 3 km of unpaved road from the town. The unpaved section is in good condition and there is no risk of getting buried. However, there are 2 stretches with some large rocks, so you will have to drive slowly on those stretches if you are traveling in a low-slung car to avoid hitting it from underneath. For this reason, getting there from the town in a low-slung car takes about 30 minutes and in a pickup truck or motorcycle about 20 minutes.
Arrival in Finland
The main way to Filandia is via the coffee highway that connects the cities of Pereira and Armenia. The detour is located at the midpoint of this highway.
It is also possible to reach Filandia from Quimbaya and there is an alternate route from Pereira through the district of Arabia, but this route is only suitable for 4x4 trucks.
Departure to India
Once in Filandia, you must look for the exit that leads to the district of La India. Then you must follow the road for 3 kms.
Departure to La Palmera
After 3 km you will find a sharp curve to the right with an unpaved road that goes up in front of you. You must take this unpaved road. At this point you will see a virgin in a white building with a clay roof and a sign that says Selina.
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Continue straight ahead
Then you must continue along the path always straight.
Pass by the hamlet
After advancing approximately 2 km, you will see a group of houses on your left.
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Take the next exit
About 200 m after the hamlet you will find an exit on your right. When you get there you will see some white posts and some cement rails going down.
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Continue along the path
As you go down the tracks you will see a white and purple house with a metal gate. You must continue along the path on the left and pass another house on the second floor on your left.
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You have arrived
About 100 m away you will see some rails on the right and a light wooden gate. Take this entrance and you will have reached the farm.
Arriving in a private car / bike
To get here by car or motorcycle from the town, you will have to travel 3 km of paved road and 3 km of unpaved road. The unpaved section is in good condition, and there is no risk of getting stuck. Still, there are 2 sections with some large stones, so you will have to drive slowly on those sections if you are traveling in a low car to avoid hitting it from below. For this reason, getting there from the town in a low car takes about 30 minutes and on a motorcycle or SUV about 20 minutes.
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Reaching Finland
The main route to Filandia is through the "coffee highway" that connects the cities of Pereira and Armenia. The exit to Filandia is located at the midpoint of this highway.
It is also possible to get to Filandia from Quimbaya, and there is an alternate route from Pereira through the village of Arabia, but this route is only suitable for 4x4 trucks.
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Exit to La India
Once in Filandia you must look for the exit that leads to the village of La India. Then you must follow the road for 3 km.
Exit to La Palmera
After 3 km you will find a sharp turn to the right with an unpaved road that goes up to the front. You must take this unpaved route. At this point, you will see a virgin statue inside a white construction with a clay tile roof and a sign that says Selina.
Continue straight
Then you must always follow the path which is straight.
Pass through the hamlet
After advancing approximately 2 km you will see on your left a group of houses on the edge of the road.
Take the next exit
About 200 meters after the hamlet you will find the first exit on your right. When you arrive at this point, you will see several white posts bordering the road and two cement rails that go down.
Continue on the road
When you go down the rails, you will see a white and purple house with a metal fence. You must continue along the path to the left and pass another house on a second floor on your left.
You've arrived
About 100 meters away, you will see some rails on your right and a light wooden gate. Take this entrance, and you will have arrived at the farm.
Arriving by public transport
To get to the farm by public transport there are 3 alternatives that we name below:
Jeep/Willys Express
This option is like taking a taxi. You will find jeeps parked in a row on one side of Filandia's main park. The price of the trip to the farm is approximately 35,000 pesos, regardless of the number of people traveling.
When you arrive at the place, talk to any driver and tell him that you are going to: Vereda La Palmera - Casa Laureles / Finca de Gloria Salcedo
We recommend that you agree on the price of the trip before starting the trip.
Jeep/Willys Collective
There are jeeps that travel to the area from 7 am to 6 pm at the following times:
Monday to Friday: 7 am, 10 am, 12 pm, 4 pm, 6 pm
Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: 7 am, 9 am, 11 am, 1 pm, 4 pm, 6 pm
The price per person on these buses is 4,500 pesos and they will drop you off 300 meters from the farm. You will have to walk this last stretch to get there.
You should arrive 10 minutes before departure time to get a comfortable seat. Once you get to the bus stop, you should look for the Jeep that says Palmera . You can ask any driver or traveler to be sure.
Once in the Jeep you can ask the driver to drop you off at the entrance to Casa Laureles / Finca de Gloria Salcedo and then you must walk to the farm.
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Scheduled transfers
If you arrive by plane to Pereira airport, Armenia airport, or if you will be in a nearby town (Salento, Santa Rosa, Quimbaya, Montenegro...), we can schedule a pick-up from any of these destinations in a small car or jeep.
Prices vary, but range from 100,000 to 200,000 per trip. You can write to us via WhatsApp for a quote and to schedule.
Arriving in public transportation
To get to the farm by public transportation, there are 3 alternatives that we name below:
Express Jeep/Willys
This option is like taking a taxi. You will find the jeeps parked in a row on one side of the main park of Filandia. The price of the trip to the farm is approximately 35,000 pesos, regardless of the number of people traveling.
When you arrive at the place, talk to any driver and tell them that you are going to: Vereda La Palmera - Casa Laureles / Finca de Gloria Salcedo
We recommend that you agree on the price before starting the trip.
Jeep/Willys Collective
There are jeeps that travel to the rural district (vereda) from 7 am to 6 pm at the following times:
Monday to Friday: 7 am, 10 am, 12 pm, 4 pm, 6 pm
Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays: 7 am, 9 am, 11 am, 1 pm, 4 pm, 6 pm
The price per person on these jeeps is 4,500 pesos and they will leave you 300 meters from the farm, you will have to walk this last path to get to the farm.
You must arrive 10 minutes before the departure time so that you can get a comfortable position. Once you arrive at the bus stop you must look for the Jeep that says Palmera , you can ask any driver or traveler to be sure.
Once in the Jeep you can ask the driver to drop you off at the entrance to Casa Laureles / Finca de Gloria Salcedo and then you must walk to the farm.
Scheduled transfers
If you arrive by plane at Pereira airport, Armenia airport, or if you will be in a nearby town (Salento, Santa Rosa, Quimbaya, Montenegro...), we can schedule a pick-up from any of these destinations in a small car or a jeep.
Prices are variable but range between 100,000 and 200,000 COP per trip. You can write to us via WhatsApp to get a quote and schedule.