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SPN 295F: Colombia - Café, Cultura and Aventura: Journey to Colombia’s Coffee Region

Café, Cultura and Aventura: Spring Break Journey to Colombia’s Coffee Region. Journey through the Andes of Colombia’s coffee region, where you’ll walk among coffee plants, meet local farmers, and discover the secrets behind the world’s best coffee. Witness the entire coffee-making process—from harvesting coffee beans to roasting and tasting freshly brewed coffee, the Colombian way. Gain insight into sustainable farming, fair trade, and Colombia’s rich coffee heritage. Engage with local communities, practice your Spanish, and experience the warmth of Colombian hospitality. Explore charming towns, savor authentic cuisine, and dive into the region’s vibrant traditions.


Program Details

  • Program Leaders: Margareth Kupetz and María Paniagua-Tejo
  • Program Location: Coffee Region of Colombia (Armenia, Pereira, Quimbaya, Salento, Calarcá, Circasia)
  • Tentative Program Dates: Spring Break, 2026
  • Credit: 2 Credit/No Credit
  • Prerequisites: None
  • Course Requirements: Cultural immersion journal, photo video documentary, participation in all scheduled activities, group collaboration of final presentation of key learnings, participation in a post-trip fair, and post-program assessment.
  • Anticipated Number of Students: 12-15
  • Estimated Program Fee: $3,650
  • Program Fee Includes: Tuition, housing, welcome and farewell dinner and 1 daily meal, program administration, on-site activities, on-site transportation, and emergency insurance.
  • Visa: Not required for U.S. citizens
  • Special Notifications:
  • * All dates are tentative and subject to change depending on the final number of students, final costs and other considerations. 
  • ** Estimated costs for all programs are based on anticipated numbers of students, current exchange rates and commercial airfares. Costs are subject to change. Final prices will always be communicated to accepted students before they commit to the program.
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