First Coffee Expansion Between 1910 and 1930 the region of 'Old Caldas' became the first coffee producer in the country, displacing the traditional departments, as well as Antioquia.
1830
Coffee accounts for 20% of exports Coffee now accounts for 20% of exports, with production increasing from 100,000 bags to 200,000 bags.
1870
International prices fall Bucaramanga strengthened its dominance in the Santander region. And international prices fell, which affected the Cundinamarca region.
1880
Crop expansionThis happens when the Thousand Days Civil War breaks out.The expansion of crops that helped with the increase in international prices continues.
1890
Mobilization of the labor force Until 1910, some modernization techniques were introduced in the Cundinamarca hacienda, such as the artificial drying of coffee.
1906
Cawffee
Coffee expansion increasesUntil 1920, the boom in international prices quintuples the production to 3 million bags, thus consolidating the industry in our country (Colombia).