Rural
Sugarcane & Trapiche Tour
Panela (unrefined cane sugar) is a symbol of the Colombian table. Watch the sugar mill (trapiche) at work, from cutting the cane to the finished block of panela, and spend time with the farmers who keep this craft alive.
- Duration2 h
- ScheduleStart between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM
- WhereQuindío, Risaralda, Northern Valle del Cauca
- FormatPrivate
- LunchNo lunch
- PriceGet a quote with Jenny
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What's included
- Transport
- Tasting
- Hosts at the farm
- Digital photos
Not included
- Unrelated expenses are not included.
Good to know
- Insect repellent and comfortable clothes are recommended.
- Ideal for ages 4 to 80.
- At weekends you see the full production process; on weekdays, part of it.
🌾 Country sweetness at every step!
- 👟 Comfortable closed-toe shoes (there may be mud and soil)
- 🧢 Cap or hat for the sun
- 🧴 Sunscreen and insect repellent
- 💧 Reusable water bottle
- 👕 Light, cool clothes that can get a little dirty
- 🌦️ Brief showers are possible: bring a raincoat just in case
- 🚯 Don't drop litter during the tour
- ℹ️ At weekends at 9:00 a.m. you'll see the whole process of making panela (unrefined cane sugar); on weekdays you'll only see part of it
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