Located in the heart of coffee-growing land in Caldas, the economic life of the municipality of Chinchiná revolves around this product, as testified by the largest coffee cup in the world, installed in the central square of the town, and the freeze-dried coffee factory that operates there. since the 1970s. 

In honor of its coffee vocation, the Coffee Carnivals (Carnavales del Café) are held during the All Saints' long weekend in Chinchiná.
 
During the festival, the streets of the town are filled with music and color with parades of floats and troupes that show the coffee production process from planting to the cup, including harvesting and roasting. Gastronomic fairs are also held in which coffee is the protagonist of all kinds of preparations.
 
In recent editions, within the framework of the Coffee Carnivals, specialty coffee competitions have been held, showing the ability of "Chinchinense" coffee growers to adapt to new trends. There is also space for live music, comedy festivals and sporting events such as bicycle races and horseback riding.
 
The Coffee Carnivals (Carnavales del Café) not only promote local pride in coffee production, but also strengthen community cohesion and tourism in Chinchiná, making these dates the perfect time to visit the municipality and fall in love with its coffee plantations and spectacular landscapes.