Hacienda San Jose Pereira

Located amongst rolling countryside just ten km from Pereira and ideal for exploring Colombia's verdant coffee triangle, Hacienda San Jose is a wonderful colonial hacienda that dates back to 1888. Owned and run by the Mejia-Jaramillo family, this traditional two-storey hacienda is full of charming colonial décor, period furniture and family mementos, and an elegant testament to a by-gone era. Saddles hang in the dining room, period antiques are in the rooms, and a large swimming pool with plenty of deck space beckons in warm weather. There are just 8 rooms, each with their individual name and character, and furnished with vintage colonial furniture from the estate’s heyday.

Surrounded by spacious grounds and colourful flower gardens, the hacienda features an open verandah running the length of the building where breakfast and meals can be served on pleasant days (or inside if it is raining) choosing from an extensive menu of traditional regional dishes and international favourites. Towards the back, a paved patio encloses the pool and Jacuzzi.

Visits to other coffee farms can easily be arranged. The landscape surrounding the hacienda has many ancient trees, and guests are invited to explore the grounds by horseback riding and hiking trails in the reserve. Birding is also excellent, with more than a hundred different species of endemic and migratory species catalogued.

When to go

Colombia is located near the Equator which allows for relatively minor temperature variations over the year although temperatures do vary according to altitude. The coffee region can be visited year round however the main drier season is from December to March and then July and August. Being a tropical country however you can expect rain at any time in Colombia.