Chinchiná, Caldas

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Location of the municipality and town of Chinchiná in Caldas Department.

Chinchiná (estimated population 84,000) is a municipality located in the department of Caldas in Colombia, 17 kilometers (10 miles) southwest of Manizales. Chinchiná is rich in character and beautiful landscapes. Founded in 1857 by Antioquian colonists, Chinchiná is settled in a valley surrounded by coffee plantations, called "fincas", in the Central Cordillera of the Andes.

Known as Colombia's coffee heart, the town is home to the Buendía coffee factory and Cenicafé, a coffee research center.

An active volcano, Nevado del Ruiz, lies approximately 30 kilometers (18.6 miles) to the east.

Chinchiná is situated at 5°0′N, 75°35′W. Its elevation is 1,360 meters (4,462 feet), and has a temperature of approximately 26 degrees Celsius.

Chinchiná town square

Aerial view of Chinchiná

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Chinchiná travel guide from Wikitravel

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