Jerico

Jerico is a small town in Antioquia. It is part of Colombia's Network of Heritage Towns (Pueblos Patrimonio), which is a collection of 17 destinations characterized by having a distinctive architecture, native culture, its own cuisine, natural environment, and for preserving part of the history and development of the country.

Get in
From Medellín: 3-hr direct buses from south terminal

From the south (Salento/Armenia/Pereira): bus to La Pintada then either direct chiva to Jerico or mototaxi/tuk tuk to Puente Iglesias and local bus to Jerico

From Jardin: local bus to Andes (25 min, COP$10,000) and then 3-hr chiva to Jerico (7AM and 2PM, 3 hours, COP$20,000).

See

 * Visit one of the many carriel workshops and watch a local artisan making these traditional bags
 * Visit one of the many carriel workshops and watch a local artisan making these traditional bags

Do

 * Hike up Los Nubes. This short hike (2- to 3-hr round-trip) offers beautiful views over Jerico and the valley behind which is often obscured by clouds. Go early in the morning for the best weather.
 * Drink coffee (or beer) at one of the many cafes and bars on the main square. The people watching in Jerico is hard to beat.
 * Visit a local coffee farm and learn about the coffee process from picking the cherries to brewing methods.