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Armenia

Quindío Department, Colombia · South America

About Armenia

Armenia works well as a base: 5 minutes from Calarcá, 23km from Cocora Valley (Valle de Cocora).

Armenia is a city located in Quindío Department, Colombia. With a population of 304,314, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, Armenia sits in Colombia, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Bogota time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Armenia to your route.

About Armenia

Quindío (Spanish pronunciation: [kinˈdi.o]) is a department of Colombia. It is located in the western central of the country, specifically in the Andean region. Its capital is Armenia. It is famous for its coffee plantations, colorful architecture, benign weather, and tourist landmarks. This department is located in a

Read more strategic area, in the center of the triangle formed by the three main cities of the country: Bogotá, Medellín and Cali. Quindío is the second-smallest Colombian department (0.2% of the national territory) with 12 municipalities. Ethnographically and culturally, it belongs to the Paisa region.

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What are the best things to do in Armenia?

Armenia offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Armenia located?

Armenia is located in Quindío Department, Colombia, South America. The coordinates are 4.5366 latitude, -75.6726 longitude.

What is the population of Armenia?

Armenia has a population of approximately 304,314 people, making it a city in Colombia.

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Quick Information

Population
304,314
Continent
South America
Country
Colombia
Region
Quindío Department
Timezone
America/Bogota
Coordinates
4.5366, -75.6726

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Colombia

Police
123
Ambulance
123
Fire
123
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Armenia

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Colombian Coffee Triangle (Eje Cafetero)

A UNESCO Cultural Landscape of rolling coffee plantations, colorful haciendas, and traditional Paisa towns in the heart of Colombia's coffee country.

2 km · about 5 min drive

tunnel

La Línea Tunnel

At 8.65 km, the longest road tunnel in South America, burrowing beneath the 3,300 m La Línea pass to link Calarcá and Cajamarca across the Cordillera Central.

15 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Salento

A colorful coffee town with balconied colonial houses and the gateway to the Cocora Valley, in the heart of Colombia's coffee-growing region.

16 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

Cocora Valley (Valle de Cocora)

A dramatic valley in the coffee region filled with towering wax palms reaching 60 meters, the tallest palm trees in the world and Colombia's national tree.

23 km · about 25 min drive

Driving roads near Armenia

  • Right hereLa Línea TunnelAt 8.65 km, the longest road tunnel in South America, burrowing beneath the 3,300 m La Línea pass to link Calarcá and Cajamarca across the Cordillera Central.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Armenia.

Calarcá

🇨🇴 Colombia

4 km awayPop. 79,569

Montenegro

🇨🇴 Colombia

9 km awayPop. 41,996

Circasia

🇨🇴 Colombia

10 km awayPop. 27,135

Quimbaya

🇨🇴 Colombia

14 km awayPop. 35,350

Filandia

🇨🇴 Colombia

15 km awayPop. 6,851

La Tebaida

🇨🇴 Colombia

16 km awayPop. 27,098

Salento

🇨🇴 Colombia

16 km awayPop. 4,135

Córdoba

🇨🇴 Colombia

16 km awayPop. 4,063

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