200 m from Parque del Café
Expedia lists the park as a one-minute walk, and the restaurants of the park area within about 10 minutes on foot.
Montenegro · Quindío · Colombia
De La Vega Hotel Campestre
★★★
A country hotel in the coffee region, on the road from Montenegro to Pueblo Tapao and about 200 metres from the National Coffee Park: rooms and family rooms around a garden, a pool with two hot tubs, a games room and breakfast of local cooking included.
- 4.4on Google · 403 reviews
- 200 mfrom Parque del Café
- Breakfastincluded, local cuisine
Independent guide, not the hotel's official website · Secure booking on Expedia · Rates change by date
A countryside stay beside the Coffee Park, in the heart of the Coffee Cultural Landscape
De La Vega Hotel Campestre is on the road from Montenegro to Pueblo Tapao, at km 6, in the department of Quindío. Expedia places the National Coffee Park (Parque Nacional del Café) about 200 metres away, a one-minute walk, and El Edén Airport in Armenia (AXM) about 32 minutes by car. It is a good base to visit the park with the whole family and to explore the towns of the coffee region.
It is a simple country property: low buildings with tiled roofs and bamboo verandas around lawns and a pool with two hot tubs, plus a covered terrace with rocking chairs, a games room with a pool table and table tennis, a children's play area and an open-air restaurant. Breakfast of local cooking is included. Google gives it 4.4 out of 5 from 403 reviews. Expedia shows a perfect 10 out of 10, but from a single review, so we do not count it as a reliable average.
See availability →What it has going for it
Six concrete points, taken from the Expedia listing and its photos.
Breakfast included
Expedia shows a breakfast of local cooking included in the listing.
Pool with two hot tubs
An outdoor pool and two circular hot tubs among the gardens, open to guests from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM according to Expedia.
Rooms for families and groups
From a double room to a family room for up to 6 guests, each with a furnished patio and a separate sitting area.
Games room
Pool table, table tennis and a covered children's play area, handy when it rains.
Free parking and wifi
Free open-air parking with security, and wifi in the rooms; check the wifi on arrival if you need to work online.
Hotel photos
The rooms
Expedia lists five room types, from a double room to a family room for up to 6 guests. All have a private bathroom with a bathtub, a 40-inch plasma TV with cable, ceiling fans, closets, a furnished patio and a separate sitting area.
Double room, garden view
The simplest option, for a couple, with a bamboo and wood ceiling and a patio.
See price →Standard triple room
Suited to three travelers, with a view of the mountains.
See price →Standard room, garden view
Three rooms of this type. A practical choice for a small family or friends.
See price →Family room
Three rooms of this type, with space for a group sharing a patio.
See price →Family room, garden view
The largest option, with room for up to six guests.
See price →Hotel amenities
A simple country property built around its gardens, its pool and its games room. Everything below comes from the Expedia listing and its photos.
- Breakfast includedLocal cooking, served at the open-air restaurant.
- Pool and hot tubsOutdoor pool with two hot tubs, open from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
- Free wifiListed for all rooms at 250 Mbps or more, and in some common areas. Guest reports vary, so keep mobile data as a backup.
- Free parkingOpen-air parking with security, limited spaces, with access for wheelchairs and vans.
- Laundry serviceListed by Expedia, along with cleaning service.
- Garden and terraceLawns, paths and a covered terrace with rocking chairs and a bar.
- Pool table and table tennisIn a games room with plenty of light; also a covered children's play area.
- RestaurantAn open-air dining area with wooden tables, shown in the listing's photos.
- 40-inch plasma TVWith cable channels, in the rooms.
- BathtubPrivate bathroom with a bathtub, soap and towels.
- No smokingSmoking is not allowed on the property.
- SafetyFire extinguisher, security system and first-aid kit.
Where to eat
Breakfast is included and there is an open-air restaurant on site. Around the Coffee Park there are several places to eat within about ten minutes on foot.
Breakfast on site
Local cooking, included in the stay according to Expedia.
Sendero del Café · 7 min on foot
One of the places Expedia lists nearby on foot.
Estación Gourmet · 9 min on foot
Another walkable restaurant on Expedia's list.
Plaza de Comidas · 10 min on foot
A food court close to the park, according to Expedia.
Yippe · 3 min by car
A short drive away, according to Expedia.
Amor Perfecto · 24 min by car
A place farther away, also on Expedia's list.
In the heart of Colombia's Coffee Region: coffee farms, wax palms and colorful towns
The Quindío is one of the departments that make up the Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site: green mountains planted with coffee and plantain, farmhouses with wide balconies and small towns with painted façades. From here you can reach the Parque Nacional del Café, the Cocora Valley with its wax palms, Salento, Filandia and Panaca in a day each. Distances are in a straight line from the hotel.
Parque Nacional del Café · 200 m
A park in Montenegro dedicated to coffee and the coffee culture, with gardens, a coffee museum, a walk through a plantation, viewpoints, a chairlift, rides and shows. Opening days and hours change through the year, so check them before you go.
Cocora Valley and the wax palms · 34.3 km
A green valley near Salento where the Quindío wax palm, Colombia's national tree, rises to dozens of meters above the pastures. Willys jeeps run from the main square of Salento to the valley, and a hike of several hours loops through cloud forest. Bring a rain jacket: it is often misty and muddy.
Salento · 24.9 km
One of the oldest towns in the Quindío, with a Calle Real of colorful houses, craft shops and cafés, and a stairway up to a viewpoint over the roofs and the valley. It is the usual base for the Cocora Valley and a good stop for lunch.
Filandia · 19.9 km
A quieter hill town known for its balconies and doors painted in bright colors, wicker and guadua craftwork and sunsets from its viewpoints. It is easy to combine with Salento and the Cocora Valley in the same day.
Panaca, Quimbaya · 9.6 km
The National Park of Agricultural Culture, a farm-themed park where you can see farm animals, ostriches, horse and livestock shows and the rural traditions of the region. It is an easy plan if you travel with children.
Coffee farms and the coffee landscape
Many farms around Montenegro, Calarcá and Quimbaya open their doors for coffee tours: you walk among the plants, see how the beans are picked, dried and roasted, and end with a tasting. Coffee and guadua bamboo cover the hillsides, and the region is part of the UNESCO Coffee Cultural Landscape.
When to go to the Quindío
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- ☀️ December to February is the driest and sunniest stretch, with the clearest views of the mountains and the best conditions for the Cocora Valley and the coffee farms. It is also the busiest time, so book early, especially at Christmas, New Year and Easter.
- 🌤️ June to September is a second drier spell, with sunny days and some wind, especially in July and August. It coincides with school holidays, so weekends and public-holiday long weekends are busy.
- 🌧️ The Quindío has two rainy seasons, March to May and October to November. Rain usually falls in the afternoon and in heavy bursts; mornings are often clear, so plan outdoor visits early and keep the afternoon for the park, a coffee farm or a café.
- 🌡️ It is mild all year, with daytime highs of about 26–27 °C in the lowlands around Montenegro and Armenia, and cooler mornings and nights. In the Cocora Valley and Salento it is noticeably cooler and often misty.
- 🧥 Pack light clothes, a light jacket for the evenings and the mountains, a rain jacket or umbrella, sunscreen, a hat and shoes with good grip for muddy trails.
- 🌀 There is no hurricane season here. Heavy rain can cause landslides on mountain roads, so check the road conditions before long trips.
How to get here
By air: El Edén Airport (AXM)
The El Edén international airport of Armenia (AXM), in La Tebaida, is 9.5 km from the hotel in a straight line; by road the trip takes a bit longer. It receives domestic flights, mainly from Bogotá. Schedules and airlines change, so check them before you book. Taxis wait outside the terminal, and you can also ask the hotel about arranging a transfer.
Matecaña Airport in Pereira (PEI)
Pereira's Matecaña airport (PEI) is 31 km from the hotel in a straight line and usually has more flights than El Edén. From there it is a road trip of an hour or more to the Quindío, depending on traffic, by taxi or a pre-arranged transfer.
By road from Bogotá and other cities
From Bogotá it is a long trip by road: allow many hours, since the Alto de La Línea mountain pass often has heavy truck traffic and fog. There are also bus services from Cali, Medellín and Pereira to the terminal in Armenia, and from there you continue by taxi.
Getting around
Montenegro, Armenia (5.8 km), Salento (24.9 km), Filandia (19.9 km) and Quimbaya (9.7 km) are linked by good roads, but they are mountain roads with many curves, so the real trip takes longer than the map suggests. You can use taxis, hire a driver for the day, rent a car or join a tour. Willys jeeps take you from Salento to the Cocora Valley.
Money
The currency is the Colombian peso. There are ATMs and many places accept cards in Armenia and the larger towns, but small farms, rural shops and some restaurants only take cash, so carry some.
What's nearby
From km 6 on the road from Montenegro to Pueblo Tapao. Walking and driving times from Expedia; the rest in a straight line.
- National Coffee Park (Parque del Café)1 min on foot
- Sendero del Café restaurant7 min on foot
- Estación Gourmet restaurant9 min on foot
- Plaza de Comidas (food court)10 min on foot
- Pueblo Tapao3.1 km
- Montenegro town centre4.1 km
- Panaca, Quimbaya9.6 km
- Armenia5.8 km
- El Edén Airport (AXM)32 min by car
- Filandia19.9 km
- Salento24.9 km
- Cocora Valley34.3 km
- Matecaña Airport, Pereira (PEI)31 km
What guests say
4.4 out of 5 on Google from 403 reviews. On Expedia, a single review (June 2024) gives it 10 out of 10 for cleanliness, service and property condition: a single opinion is not a reliable average.
4.4 / 5Google rating (403 reviews)
10 / 10Expedia (1 review)
10Cleanliness (1 review)
10Service and staff (1 review)
«A good hotel with lovely facilities.»
What to know before you book
Check-in 3:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Check-in is open until 9:30 PM; if you will arrive later, tell the property in advance. Check-out is before 12:30 PM.
Minimum age: 15
Photo ID is required, and the property may ask for a credit or debit card or a cash deposit at check-in to cover incidentals. If you travel with minors you may need to show their documents.
Colombian VAT
VAT of 19% may be charged at the property. Foreign visitors with a valid tourist visa and passport who pay with a foreign card or a transfer from abroad may be exempt, but only on package bookings.
Confirm how to pay
Expedia says the property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash; an extra-person charge may apply. Other sources indicate cash only: confirm with the property before you travel.
Wifi can vary
The listing shows fast wifi in the rooms, but a country property in a rural area may not always keep up. If you need to work, plan a backup.
Check the house rules
If you are planning a party, a celebration or an event, ask the property first and confirm that it is allowed.
No elevator
The property has no elevator. Guest rooms are in low buildings spread around the gardens.
Pool hours
Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, according to Expedia.
Things to do in the Quindío
Highly rated tours on Viator: day trips to the Cocora Valley and Salento (with a coffee farm, as a hike, or together with Filandia), a coffee farm visit with a walk through Salento, a specialty coffee tour, a visit to the Parque del Café with transport and tickets, a morning of birding and hiking in the Cocora Valley and a paragliding flight in the Quindío. Many pick up at hotels in Armenia, Pereira, Salento or Filandia and at the airports: check whether pickup from Montenegro is possible, or the meeting point, before you book; cancellation terms vary by tour.
Cocora Valley, Salento and Coffee Farm Day Tour
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Salento, Cocora and Filandia Private Tour from Pereira or Armenia
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Cocora Valley and Salento Hike Tour
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Coffee Farm and Salento Walking Tour
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Parque del Café with Private Transportation and Tickets
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Coffee Tour.
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Cocora Valley: Birding & Hiking with Breakfast & Lunch
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Unique experience flying paragliding
See the tour →Tour texts and photos: Viator.
Where it is
Km 6 vía Montenegro – Pueblo Tapao, Montenegro, Quindío, Colombia
Book your stay at De La Vega Hotel Campestre
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See availability →Frequently asked questions
Where is De La Vega Hotel Campestre?
At km 6 on the road from Montenegro to Pueblo Tapao, in Quindío, Colombia, about 200 metres from the National Coffee Park (Parque Nacional del Café).
How far is it from the airport?
Expedia gives El Edén Airport in Armenia (AXM) about 32 minutes by car.
Is breakfast included?
Yes. Expedia lists a breakfast of local cooking as included.
Is there a pool?
Yes. There is an outdoor pool with two hot tubs, open from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, according to Expedia.
Is parking included?
Yes. Expedia lists free open-air parking with security, with limited spaces.
What types of rooms are there?
Five types: a double room, a standard triple room, a standard room for up to 4, a family room for up to 5 and a family room with garden view for up to 6.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 3:00 PM to 9:30 PM and check-out before 12:30 PM. The minimum age to check in is 15.
Is this the hotel's official website?
No. This is an independent guide that is not run by the hotel. If you book through our Expedia link, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.