Montenegro

Montenegro is a municipality in western Quindío Department, Colombia, situated between Armenia and Quimbaya. The town sits at about 1,300 meters elevation in a region defined by rolling hills and river valleys.

The region attracted over 1,500 treasure hunters from Antioquia in the 1880s who searched for gold in indigenous burial sites. This rush marked an early period of outside interest in the area's resources.

The UNESCO Coffee Cultural Landscape designation reflects the municipality's role in Colombian coffee production and how it shapes daily life. Coffee farming families work the hillsides, and their practices define the look and rhythm of the region.

Regular bus services connect the municipality to Armenia and Quimbaya via main roads through the town. This road network makes it easy to visit nearby places and explore the wider region.

The National Coffee Park combines museum exhibits about coffee production with an amusement park, connected by gondola lifts. Visitors can learn about coffee farming and enjoy rides in one location.

Location: Quindío Department

Inception: 1890

Elevation above the sea: 1,286 m

Website: http://montenegro-quindio.gov.co

GPS coordinates: 4.56528,-75.75111

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:28