Hiking & water
Eco hikes & waterfalls
A route along the canyon trails beside the Río Téllez, visiting natural waterfalls and viewpoints for Andean birdwatching.
- Local community guides
- Natural pools and waterfalls
Per person$50.000 COP
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ATURTELLEZCOOP · Funes, Nariño · Vereda La Vega
Where the river carves the soul of coffee
Farming families and communities united around the Río Téllez Canyon in Funes, Nariño. We care for the water and native wildlife while growing high-altitude coffee and sharing sustainable community agrotourism.
Our essence
Nature flowing in every cup
COOPERATIVA MULTIACTIVA AGROTURÍSTICA DEL RÍO TÉLLEZ – ATURTELLEZCOOP (NIT: 901.851.272-6) was born in Vereda La Vega, at the Río Téllez Bridge, in the municipality of Funes, Nariño.
Our farming families actively guard the water sources, mountain forests and biodiversity of the region, combining high-altitude coffee production with regenerative community agrotourism.
- 01 / Vital resource
Caring for water
Río Téllez basin
We protect the springs and the crystal-clear river that flows down from our páramos (high-altitude moorlands), promoting clean, pollution-free harvests.
- 02 / Biodiversity
Flora and fauna
Wildlife sanctuary
We safeguard ecological corridors where the wild flora and fauna of our land thrive in balance with the coffee farms.
- 03 / Quality
Farmers’ coffee
High-altitude coffee · 2,144 m
Grown on steep slopes by member families from Funes, with cherries hand-picked at optimal ripeness.
- 04 / Cooperation
Living community
ATURTELLEZCOOP
A multi-purpose cooperative creating a fair rural economy through agrotourism, traditional cooking and dignified rural development.
One single origin, endless sensory nuances
Full traceability from the family harvest plot to the final grind.
Agrotourism & nature
Living routes through the canyon
Explore the hillside coffee farms guided by local farming families. Live the harvest, the roasting and the calm of the Andean trails.
Culinary tradition
Farm lunches over firewood
Authentic Nariño flavors cooked over firewood by the member families: farmhouse sancocho stew, sweet-corn envueltos and fresh cuajada cheese.
- Agroecological ingredients
- Shared time in a traditional kitchen
Per person$50.000 COP
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Hands-on & fishing
Trout fishing & river cooking
A day of recreational and traditional fishing in ponds and river waters, with a guided rainbow trout cook-up using Andean herbs.
- Fishing gear and bait included
- Lunch with your prepared trout
Per person$50.000 COP
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Conservation & high-altitude coffee
Farmers’ coffee route
A walk through shade-grown high-altitude coffee farms and agroecological plots, wildlife spotting, a roasting workshop and a farmers’ cupping.
- Complimentary coffee sample
- Sensory tasting of high-altitude coffee
Per person$50.000 COP
ChooseLiving memory of our land
Photo journal of the canyon
Everyday moments captured between the sparkle and breeze of the river, the coffee slopes and the farmers’ hands that protect the biodiversity of Funes, Nariño.
Living currents of the Río Téllez
Pure waters that feed the high-altitude coffee farms and the pools cared for by member families.
Harvesting as a family
Member families hand-pick ripe high-altitude coffee cherries on the hillside.
Summits & mountain forests
Ridge hikes with views over the mountain ranges and deep valleys of Nariño.
Farm stove & river trout
A traditional table with fresh trout, patacones (fried plantain), salad and the warmth of local kitchens.
High-altitude coffee farms
Coffee slopes at sunrise, where altitude shapes the character of our coffee.
Río Téllez
Would you like to see these landscapes in person?
Book your spot in a small group with ATURTELLEZCOOP’s local farmer guides.
Flagship origin edition
Río Téllez high-altitude coffee
Our flagship harvest: the purity, altitude and cooperative work of the farming families of Funes, Nariño.
2,144m a.s.l.
High-altitude coffee
Grown at 2,144 meters above sea level. At this altitude the bean ripens slowly, with mild days and cold nights, developing more sugars and a bright acidity: that is why its flavor is unique.
A product of ATURTELLEZCOOP
High-altitude coffee · 2,144 m a.s.l.340 g / 454 g bag
Río Téllez Origin Coffee
Farmers’ flagship editionCarefully grown by ATURTELLEZCOOP farming families along the Río Téllez Canyon in Funes, Nariño. High-altitude coffee from a variety of plants sown by our farmers, washed with mountain water and sun-dried. Citrus and fruity notes that come from the altitude and the care of each family.
- Citrus
- Fruity
- Bright acidity
- Whole bean or ground
- Origin:
- Vereda La Vega · Funes, Nariño
- Altitude:
- 2,144 m a.s.l.
- Process:
- Washed and sun-dried
- Variety:
- Farmers’ varieties
Price per bag$50.000 COP
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How to get to ATURTELLEZCOOP
Vereda La Vega, sector Puente Río Téllez · Funes, Nariño, Colombia.
Río Téllez Bridge
Vereda La Vega, FunesFrom Pasto
Take the Pan-American Highway south towards Funes. Follow the turn-off to Vereda La Vega until you reach the Río Téllez Bridge.
From Ipiales
Take the Pan-American Highway north towards Funes. Follow the turn-off to Vereda La Vega until you reach the Río Téllez Bridge.
A guardian farming community
Your visit directly supports the farming families who protect the river’s springs and biodiversity.
Direct booking
Plan your visit to Río Téllez
Small groups of up to 8 people to keep our environmental impact low and bring you closer to the farming families.
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