HOLY WEEK IN THE COFFEE LANDSCAPE

Holy Week is no longer just a time for reflection on our beliefs and rituals around the creator and our spiritual life. It is also for those who dedicate this season to rest and relaxation, an unparalleled opportunity to have a profound experience with the “Divine Creation” discovering the power that some of the natural sanctuaries of flora and fauna have to restore the mind, body and spirit. that the Colombian Coffee Cultural Landscape has and also see the charm produced by the sounds of the wind, the water and the symphony of the birds that cross the firmament of this Andean paradise with their trills and colors. Among these natural sanctuaries the following stand out: the Otún Quimbaya Sanctuary; the Nevados and Tatamá National Natural Parks; the Cocora valleys in Quindio and the Samaria valleys in Salamina -Caldas, as well as the Regional Parks run by the regional Corporations of the area. Added to this contact with nature are charming towns due to their architecture and color; theme parks; the coffee farms, hotels and all the tradition and culture that emerges from the typical gastronomy, the coffee experience and activities full of adventure that allow you to discover and explore the magic and charm of this region such as birdwatching, hiking, mountain biking, paragliding , rafting, trekking, among other experiences that leave a mark on the minds and hearts of those who do them. While it is true that the menu of adventure options that the Coffee Region offers for this holiday season is varied, it is also true that there is a very different way to live and feel it during this time of holy days. To the traditional rituals that the Catholic community has the possibility of accessing with the processions and ceremonies that evoke the life, passion and death of Jesus, is added that of living a sublime experience with its main religious architectural jewels full of history and culture such as the cathedrals of Pereira, Armenia and Manizales, or the unique and exceptional beauty of the Basilica of Salamina in the north of Caldas. The Marseille cemetery, the monument to Christ the King of Belalcázar and the unique and captivating style of its Gothic architecture, of the Augustinian Churches in Manizales and that of San José in Pereira, among many other masterpieces that remain in our memory. inkwell but that art lovers will be able to enjoy from a heavenly perspective.