Prices and facts: Risaralda
Most fincas in Risaralda have a warm climate, according to what each owner declares. The next holidays that make a long weekend are: November 16, March 22 and March 26.
- Climate
- Mostly warm (95% of the fincas say so)
- Pool
- 70% of the fincas have a pool
- Capacity
- 20 guests at the typical finca; one in four takes 30 or more
- Climate of the area
- Mild to cool (14-24 °C / 57-75 °F)
- Altitude
- 900 - 2,300 m above sea level
- Distance
- Bogotá 6-8 h by road or 1 h by air, Cali 3.5-4 h, Medellín 4-5 h
These are the prices owners ask on Finkeros; each owner sets their own, and it can change in peak season. Climate, altitude and distance from our guide Fincas in Risaralda — 2026 Guide.
Travel guide: Risaralda
Hot springs, mountain coffee and the gateway to the Coffee Region
- Almost all fincas are in rural Pereira.
- Cerritos is warmer; La Florida, up in the mountains, is cooler.
- Hot springs in the mountains of Santa Rosa de Cabal.
Pereira and around
Pereira (about 1,400 m above sea level) is the city with the most air connections in the Eje Cafetero (the Coffee Region): Matecaña airport is inside the city. The fincas are mostly toward Cerritos, in the Cauca River valley, which is warmer, and toward La Florida, in the mountains, which is cooler.
Santa Rosa de Cabal and the hot springs
Santa Rosa de Cabal (about 1,700 m above sea level) is about 25 minutes from Pereira. Its hot springs are up in the mountains, another 20 to 30 minutes on a mountain road, and some resorts have hot-water waterfalls. In town, people eat chorizo santarrosano, the local sausage.
The west: Marsella, Apía and Belén de Umbría
Marsella (about 1,600 m above sea level), about 40 minutes from Pereira, has the Alejandro von Humboldt Botanical Garden. Apía and Belén de Umbría are coffee towns with less tourism than Quindío.
Getting there
From Bogotá there are direct flights to Pereira of about an hour; Avianca flies the route and other airlines add flights depending on the season. By road it is 6 to 8 hours via Ibagué, the Túnel de la Línea and Armenia. From Cali, 3.5 to 4 hours via Cartago. From Medellín, 4 to 5 hours. Direct buses to Pereira leave from Bogotá's Terminal Salitre, the main bus station.
What they won't tell you
Cerritos and La Florida are twenty minutes apart and have different climates: the first is hot, the second cool and rainy. Check on the map where the finca actually is before you book, not just that it says Pereira. And the Santa Rosa hot springs fill up on holiday weekends (Colombia moves most public holidays to a Monday, creating long weekends): go on a weekday if you can.
From the blog about Risaralda
Frequently asked questions about fincas for rent in Risaralda
When should you book a finca in Risaralda for a long weekend?
Book early: puentes (long weekends) are peak season and the price may differ from the one listed, so confirm the price for your dates with the owner. The next holidays that make a long weekend are: November 16, March 22 and March 26.
What is the climate like at the fincas in Risaralda?
Most fincas in Risaralda have a warm climate, according to what each owner declares. Our guide “Fincas in Risaralda — 2026 Guide” describes the area's climate as: Mild to cool (14-24 °C / 57-75 °F). Fincas in Risaralda — 2026 Guide.
How many fincas in Risaralda have a pool?
70% of the fincas for rent in Risaralda have a pool, according to what each owner declares.
Are there fincas for sale in Risaralda?
Yes, there are also fincas for sale in Risaralda. See fincas for sale in Risaralda.
How do I book or buy a finca on Finkeros?
Finkeros is not a middleman: on each finca’s listing you tap “Contact” and talk directly to the owner or the property manager. Dates, payment and terms are agreed between you, with no commission to Finkeros.