Boyaca is preparing to make history with the first Coffee Festival, “From the Soil to the Cup,” an event designed to highlight the growing importance of coffee production in the department and position it as a new national reference in specialty coffee. The event will take place from May 15 to May 18, 2026, in Villa de Leyva, one of Colombia’s most recognized tourist destinations.
The gathering will bring together producers from the 45 coffee-growing municipalities of Boyaca, along with national and international guests who will participate in an agenda focused on culture, tourism, business, and sensory experiences surrounding one of the country’s most iconic beverages.
With this initiative, the department seeks to show that its agricultural tradition also has a strong coffee vocation, with beans grown at different altitudes and climates that produce cup profiles increasingly valued in the specialty market.
Villa de Leyva will be the epicenter of Boyaca’s first Coffee Festival
The festival will be held at the Claustro de San Francisco in Villa de Leyva, an emblematic venue that for four days will welcome producers, buyers, experts, tourists, and coffee lovers. The schedule runs from the afternoon of Friday, May 15, through midday on Monday, May 18.
Confirmed activities include professional tastings, sampling sessions, practical workshops, discussion panels, and tours of nearby coffee farms. Commercial spaces will also be available where attendees can discover emerging brands, purchase local products, and explore the diversity of flavors Boyaca has to offer.
One of the main attractions will be the Coffee Party, a daily event created to combine music, a social atmosphere, and innovative coffee experiences. The concept aims to attract both industry experts and new audiences interested in coffee culture.
In addition, Panama will participate as the guest country of honor, while representatives from Venezuela, Costa Rica, and Mexico are also expected to attend—nations recognized for their tradition of producing high-quality coffee.
Boost for the rural economy and regional tourism
Beyond the celebration itself, the festival was created as a platform to strengthen the rural economy and open new commercial opportunities for Boyaca’s coffee growers. In recent years, the department has increased its presence on Colombia’s coffee map thanks to the work of small producers focused on quality, sustainability, and innovation.
Regional authorities have indicated that the event will also help promote Villa de Leyva as a gastronomic and cultural destination, taking advantage of the flow of national and international visitors who travel to the municipality each season.
Coffee is becoming a new calling card for Boyaca, traditionally recognized for its historical heritage, landscapes, and agricultural production. With the launch of this first festival, the region aims to diversify its tourism offering and consolidate an identity linked to specialty coffees.
Boyaca seeks a stronger place in Colombia’s coffee industry
Although departments such as Huila, Antioquia, Caldas, and Quindio usually receive greater visibility in the sector, Boyaca is working to position its own beans in specialty markets. Its geographic conditions, the altitude of several production zones, and its artisanal approach have allowed the development of coffees with distinctive notes and growing recognition.
The “From the Earth to the Cup” Coffee Festival will serve as a strategic showcase to demonstrate the department’s potential and connect producers with new business opportunities.
With this first edition, Colombia adds a new celebration around one of its most important products, while Boyaca opens a window to show the country and the world that it also has much to offer in every cup.