04/11/2021
Routes to Explore the Most Charming Towns of Caldas
Hotel Benidorm is proud to be located in such a beautiful, cultured region; so rich in fauna and flora and, above all, so magical in its people and landscapes. So if you visit Manizales and can take a short trip through the Caldas region, we?d like to recommend 5 routes for town-hopping in Caldas.
Condor Route
This route is made up of 8 villages in the municipality of Villamaría, Caldas. It includes the villages of Papayal, La Guayana, Santo Domingo, and the Agricultural Village La Paz. In the lower part, it covers Llanitos, Río Claro, San Julián, and Nueva Primavera, showcasing the splendor of the Coffee Cultural Landscape.
It is estimated that seven condors inhabit Los Nevados National Natural Park, and with luck, they can be seen. For birdwatching, it is important to wear appropriate clothing, comfortable shoes, avoid scents, bring a rain jacket, and wear solid-colored clothing.
Not to mention the gastronomy?these villages produce cheese, milk, yogurt, and offer sweets made with tree tomato and strawberries.
Thermal Route
According to the website Geosalud, ?Bathing in thermal waters raises body temperature, killing germs including viruses. It also increases the body's hydrostatic pressure, improving blood circulation and oxygenation.?
Our department has a thermal water route that flows down from Los Nevados Park, with 23 hydrothermal sources out of the 33 found in the department.
Villamaría invites locals and visitors to enjoy 6 locations where thermal waters can be experienced: Hotel Termales el Otoño, Aquaparque El Otoño, Termales Tierra Viva, Termales del Ruíz, and Termales La Quinta.
Eastern and Magdalena Caldas Route
Our country is so biodiverse that within this route there are 6 sub-routes, offering the opportunity to deeply explore our region, as explained by the Government of Caldas.
Magical Towns Route: Connects the municipalities of Marulanda, Manzanares, Marquetalia, Victoria, and La Dorada. Activities include horseback riding, fishing, hiking, birdwatching, wool processing, and lodging.
Highlands Route
Among volcanoes and mountains: links the Amaní Reservoir, San Diego Lagoon, and the Hidden Volcano. Activities include fishing, birdwatching, and enjoying natural landscapes.
Dream Route along the lower basin of the La Miel River: connects the villages of La Habana, Atarraya, San Miguel, and Buenavista. Activities include rafting on the La Miel River, fishing, hiking, boat rides, and birdwatching.
Amaní Reservoir and San Diego Lagoon Route
Connects the municipalities of La Dorada, Norcasia, and the village of San Diego. Offers wildlife and flora observation, boat rides, horseback riding, and hiking.
Amaní Reservoir and Hidden Volcano Route: links the municipalities of La Dorada, Norcasia, and the village of Florencia. Offers lodging, hiking, boat rides, and observation of birds and flora?a perfect place to relax.
Pearl of the East Route
Connects the municipalities of Pensilvania, the village of Pueblo Nuevo, Florencia, Norcasia, and La Dorada. Visitors can experience the wood production process, religious tourism, hiking, traveling by ?chiva? (local bus), boat rides, and observation of birds and flora.
Palenque Tourist Circuit: Connects the municipalities of La Dorada, Victoria, Samaná, the village of Sasaima Cañaveral, and Norcasia. It explores the history of the Palenque indigenous people who inhabited the lands of the East and Magdalena Caldense. Activities include hiking, boat rides, and wildlife and flora observation.
Spiritual Triangle Route
Connects the municipalities of Manzanares, Pensilvania, and Samaná. Includes visits to magical and peaceful places, hiking, religious tourism, and observation of birds and flora.
Amaranta Route
Comprising Anserma, Viterbo, Belalcázar, Risaralda, and San José?municipalities in the southwest of Caldas?this route offers magical experiences of tradition, culture, landscapes, and adventure. It was named Amaranta to evoke a sweet, hospitable, and magical woman.
This route boasts abundant cultural, sports, and gastronomic heritage. Highlights include the Samanes Tunnel in Viterbo, the Christ the King Monument in Belalcázar, scenic viewpoints and colorful balconies in Risaralda, coffee landscapes in Anserma, and local legends in San José.
Arriería Route
This route offers visitors a journey through the history of the region?s colonization, the arrival of Antioquian expeditions that founded the municipalities of Caldas, the rise of industries, and the development of towns. It showcases a culture rooted in verses, charms, gambling, and traditional drinks.
It includes Aranzazu ?The Northern Lighthouse,? Salamina ?The City of Light,? Pácora ?The City of Water,? and Aguadas ?The City of Mists.?
Dare to be surprised by the magic of our towns?visit Hotel Benidorm in Manizales, Caldas.
