Get ready for a full-throttle day out of Medellín that’ll show you a side of the Andes most visitors never see. Instead of heading to the usual Guatapé, we’ll take you southwest to what locals call, “Occidente”. A wild mix of tight mountain switchbacks, old-school suspension bridges, and optional dirt roads that snake through coffee country. Within 30 minutes you’re climbing ridgelines with jaw-dropping views over the deep-cut Cauca River Valley. Along the way we’ll pass through the coffee town of Fredonia where we will find Cerro Tusa and Cerro Bravo, the two peaks that inspired Colombia’s coffee federation logo, and ride where life still moves at a slower pace. If you’re up for it, we’ll hit some moderate off-road sections before rolling into the friendly town of Titiribí for a strong Colombian coffee and a proper local lunch. This loop is all about variety: pavement, dirt, big climbs, and even bigger views with a taste of local culture most foreigners never get to see. Note: This is our top pick for a one-day ride near Medellín and a must for anyone who wants a taste for what our Colombian motorcycle adventure tours are all about.