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5 reasons to invest in Quindío
Quindío: the heart of opportunity in Colombia

A strategic destination for investing, traveling and doing business

The region is positioned as an epicenter of high potential for business development, tourism and quality of life in the Eje Cafetero. With a privileged location, diversified economic sectors, modern infrastructure and an unparalleled natural environment, here you will find the best conditions to install your business projects and improve your lifestyle.

Strategic Location

In the golden triangle of Colombia, less than 300 km from the main cities and with excellent connectivity. It is the cargo crossing between the west and the center of the country.

Human capital

Quindío combines qualified human capital, with exceptional skills in service vocation and friendliness that results in guarantees of efficiency in the work performed.

Quality of life

Thanks to its mild climate, proximity between its municipalities and its health and wellness infrastructure, Quindío offers a peaceful and pleasant environment. In addition, the region is on average 28% cheaper than the main cities in the country.

Competitiveness in the region

Quindío is among the top 10 most competitive regions in the country, in addition to occupying outstanding positions in areas such as innovation, infrastructure, basic, secondary and higher education, job training and ICT adoption.

Local tax incentives to entrepreneurs

Quindío has a free trade zone located 210 km from Colombia's Pacific port (Buenaventura) and offers tax incentives in municipal taxes for job creation.

Strategic location

Occupies 2nd place

in the road network in charge of the regional government by areas.

Located less than 300 km away

of the country's main cities

It is 3 hours away

of the Port of Buenaventura (Colombian Pacific).

Access to El Eden International Airport

which offers connections to more than 32 countries worldwide and direct flights to Bogota and Medellin.

Central location in the Eje Cafetero

provides its inhabitants with easy access to a variety of tourist options, visits to villages and is ideal for nature walks.

Highly trained human capital

  • Quindío stands out for its highly qualified human capital and its innate spirit of service and kindness, its population is prepared, not only in technical and professional terms, but also in soft skills that strengthen customer service, team collaboration and effective problem solving, the vocation of service, characteristic of the people of Quindío, positively enhances their productivity and the strengthening of labor and business relationships. Trained in various disciplines and strategic sectors that guarantee excellence in the performance of any activity or business project.

 

    • Quindío ranks 1st nationally in English language proficiency.
    • In 2022, there were 20,140 students enrolled in higher education programs related to STEM careers.
  • Source: information provided corresponds to that reported by the Higher Education Institutions through SNIES.

Quality of life in Quindío

Thanks to its pleasant climate, quality of life, affordable prices and other attractions, Quindío has become an ideal retirement destination for many Colombians.

Source: Informe de percepción ciudadana 2024, Armenia cómo vamos.

Quindío

9th place in competitiveness index

3rd placein basic and secondary education

5th placein higher education and job training

5th placin infrastructure and innovation

6th placein ICT adoption

7th placein institutions

Source: Departmental Competitiveness Index

https://compite.com.co/indice-departamental-de-competitividad/  

Local tax incentivesto entrepreneurs

The Quindío Free Trade Zone is part of the logistics platform that promotes the internationalization of the coffee-growing region, incorporating key competitiveness factors such as: location, infrastructure, tax incentives, access to national and international markets, security, costs and support for customs operations, among others associated with foreign trade.

Strategic advantages of becoming part of Quindío Zona Franca

  • Flat lots for construction.
  • Proximity to El Eden International Airport.
  • The electrical substation in the municipality of La Tebaida is located within Quindío Zona Franca and has an electrical capacity of 40 MVA.
  • Relative humidity between 70% and 80% in the last three years.
  • Customs on site.

Other municipalities in Quindío also have tax benefits for employment generation, ask our advisory team.