FAQ
How’s the weather in Jardin?
This a mountainous, cloud forest region:
It is sunny during the day with average temperatures of 23C to 26C. Evenings can be 14C to 17C. So, it’s generally fleece or sweater temperatures at night but never cold. To find out more about Jardin Weather for the time of year you can find it here.
What is the altitude of Jardin?
Jardin is 1850m. Perfect coffee growing alitude!
What should I pack?
- Hiking pants or jeans are the norm in Colombia. Around the farm their are some small mosquitos so it’s best to be mindful when wearing shorts.
- Bring a raincoat for hiking and sturdy shoes, and your feet may get wet so bring an extra pair of shoes
- Bring insect repellant if you are susceptible. We usually have some in the Finca as well.
- Given that we use Colombian Airdrying (dryers are very uncommon in Colombia), bring extra sets of clothing if it’s a rainy day and your clothes don’t dry to your liking.
How to get from Medellin to Jardin?
If you are enjoying the amazing urban experiences of Medellin before coming to Jardin, or coming straight to Jardin from the airport, we can give you the name of a private driver who are guests recommend.
The other option is to take the bus from Terminal de sur
- Taking a bus to Jardín on your own is affordable and comfortable, although you will need to get used to the winding roads. But the views along the coffee farms and farmlands are sensational and worth the price.
What’s provided at the house?
- impeccably clean home, we make sure the home is well prepared for your arrival
- High speed internet – ideal for remote working or watching Netflix, or your favorite movie from your computer or tablet
- Get a restful sleep on our high quality, comfortable beds – 3 bedrooms, 2 Queen beds, 2 Single beds – comfortably sleeps 6 guests
- Relax and recharge after a nature hike or walk with a hot shower in our modern bathrooms
- Help is available– our local hosts (that live near the home) are available to answer questions about tours and transportation.
- Get Dirty! Enjoy nature and adventure without worry -Washing machine available for your use and natural clothes drying-Colombian style
- Enjoy the farm! -Our patio, garden and farm is yours to wander and appreciate.
Other Features and Amenities
- Free parking on premises
- Desktop and workspace to use the highspeed internet
Stocked Kitchen supplies include:
- Glasses: wine and drinking
- French press for making incredible Colombian coffee!
- Dishes
- Utensils
- Pots and frying pans
- Coasters and place mats
- Salt, pepper, sugar
- Coffee – harvested directly from our farm
- Refrigerator
- Gas Stove
- Garbage: Organics and Non-organics
- Bedrooms and bathrooms include: pillows, bedsheets, blankets hangers, shampoo, soap, towels, and toilet paper.
What’s included with the house rental?
The entire 2 hectare/5 acre farm is yours to explore. You can hike and cycle right out your front door or hang out on hammocks sipping coffee or your favourite South American wine.
Can we bring pets?
We apologize but pets are NOT allowed at the Finca. We love our pets as well but we’ve experienced a lot of damage from pets at the finca. Each time we’ve relented and said yes, it has no worked out well.
Restaurants and groceries in Jardin
There are lots of shopping options in Jardin for groceries, etc. And there are a wide variety of restaurants offering traditional Colombian foods as well as pizza, crepes and hamburgers.