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Here's everything you need to know about Armenia: its weather, the best time to go and our top tips for your visit.","Armenia enjoys a mild climate all year, with temperatures between 18 °C and 28 °C. Being in the heart of coffee country, short afternoon downpours are normal, so bring a light jacket or an umbrella.","Thanks to its stable climate, you can visit at any time of year. It's worth checking Quindío's festival calendar, including Armenia's Anniversary Festival (October) and the National Yipao Contest in Calarcá, two of the region's signature events.","Armenia is one of the most affordable destinations in the Coffee Region. These figures are for reference only and may vary by season and provider:","Armenia is the gateway to the Coffee Region's best-known theme parks and landscapes: from muleteer culture to the world's tallest wax palms, the region has something for every taste.","Here you'll find the most popular experiences in Armenia, along with their ratings. Open any of them to learn more.","Armenia has a wide range of public and private transport options. Here's what you need to know about each one.","The food of Quindío is a reason to visit Armenia in itself.","If you're looking to make memories that last a lifetime, you've come to the right place. Since 2020, Exploreti has been selling tickets and bookings for the best events, parks, tours and attractions in Colombia.",{"id":36,"slug":37,"numericId":38,"name":39},"b6ef2dea-f178-4f47-8d56-19944a8d9e40","armenia-quindio",39,"Things to do in Armenia",{"tip":41,"budget":58,"extra":75,"must_see":76,"featured":113,"transport":131,"food":153},[42,48,53],{"id":43,"section":44,"title":45,"text":46,"linkLabel":13,"linkUrl":13,"imageUrl":13,"priceCents":13,"listingId":13,"children":47},"adfbeb9d-72e9-2327-b659-b74f5b7e16ba","tip","Where to stay","there are options for every budget. 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