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Colombian Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism and FONTUR Colombia Fundación PANACA
2026 open call · Colombia te llama

Diploma in Rural Tourism: Sustainable and Regenerative

250 scholarshipsfor tourism leaders from 5 departments

Thirty days of immersion at Parque PANACA to strengthen sustainable tourism through the Learning by Doing methodology and the Development of the SELF.

In-person interviews, November 3 to 7
  • 30 daysliving on site at the park
  • 240 hoursof holistic training
  • 5 departments23 municipalities in the call
  • Parque PANACAQuimbaya, Quindío
The program

Tourism that cares for, celebrates and regenerates the land

A holistic training program to promote and strengthen sustainable tourism through the Learning by Doing methodology and the components of the SELF for adopting and implementing sustainable and regenerative tourism practices.

Course purpose

To promote and strengthen sustainable tourism and the adoption of responsible tourism practices among 250 tourism entrepreneurs from Quindío, Risaralda, Valle del Cauca, Caldas and Chocó, through the immersion model and the Learning by Doing methodology.

Purpose of the call

To bring together 250 leaders involved in managing and running tourism in the 5 departments affected by the August 10 earthquake and in other departments prioritized by the Government of Colombia, making tourism a catalyst for the sustainable development of communities and proactively driving the regeneration of ecosystems.

The program also builds participation and partnership skills, so that participants can multiply what they learn, their experiences and good sustainable-tourism practices.

Hands holding a seedling ready to plant
Vegetable garden at Parque PANACA
Young man birdwatching with binoculars
250scholarships for tourism leaders
5departments in the call
30days of immersion at Parque PANACA
240hours of holistic training
Workshop arranging local flowers
Traditional dance at a cultural showcase
Visitors in a traditional Pacific-coast canoe
Who it is for

Who can apply?

The program is for people who live and work in tourism in the 5 departments affected by the August 10, 2026 earthquake.

  • Rural residents
  • Small and medium-sized producers
  • Tourism entrepreneurs and business owners
  • Rural women
  • Young people
  • Indigenous people
  • Afro-descendant people

Choose your department to see where and when its interviews take place.

The five departments in the call
Profile and requirements

What you need to apply

Applicant profile

  • Be of legal age (photocopy of your national ID card).
  • Be enrolled in an EPS health insurer, as a contributor or beneficiary, under the contributory or subsidized scheme.
  • Have a certificate of residence proving that you live in the municipality.
  • Have communication and community leadership skills.
  • Willingness to live alongside diverse cultures and customs: sharing accommodation, dining areas, learning spaces and group outings.
  • Have no criminal record or pending criminal proceedings.
  • Commitment to return to your region and pass on what you learned.

Bring to your interview

Tick what you already have ready. Documents are handed in on paper: there is no need to email them.

The certificate of residence can be issued by the community action board, the police inspectorate, the community council, the indigenous reservation or the mayor's office.

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Briefings and interviews

In-person interviews in 23 municipalities

From November 3 to 7, 2026, Fundación PANACA staff hold a group briefing and individual interviews in each municipality.

  • 1
    Arrive during opening hoursYou can arrive at any time during your municipality's opening hours.
  • 2
    Set aside two hoursFirst there is a group briefing, then the individual interview.
  • 3
    Bring paper copiesThey are handed in on the day of the interview, not emailed.

Today · Thursday, November 5 interviews are taking place in Génova · Dosquebradas – Pereira · Riosucio · Cali · Quibdó

Landscape of Quindío
Interviews in

Quindío

Interview locations: Armenia · Filandia · Pijao · Córdoba · Génova · Quimbaya

  1. 3 Nov Tuesday
    Held

    Armenia

    Armenia Chamber of Commerce

    Conciliation Room, 3rd floor

    • 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
    Directions
  2. 3 Nov Tuesday
    Held

    Filandia

    Filandia House of Culture

    • 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    Directions
  3. 4 Nov Wednesday
    Held

    Pijao

    Pijao House of Culture

    • 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
    Directions
  4. 4 Nov Wednesday
    Held

    Córdoba

    Horacio Gómez Aristizábal House of Culture, Córdoba

    • 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    Directions
  5. 5 Nov Thursday
    Today

    Génova

    Plaza Café Tourist Information Point

    • 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    • 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    Directions
  6. 6 Nov Friday
    Upcoming

    Quimbaya

    Puerto Alejandría community kiosk

    • 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
    Directions
  7. 6 Nov Friday
    Upcoming

    Quimbaya

    Policarpa neighborhood community hall

    Carrera 10 #16-26

    • 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    Directions
Key dates

How the call unfolds

14 days until training begins

  1. Completed

    Call and registration

    October 24 – November 2

    Online form

  2. In progress

    Briefings and interviews

    November 3 – 7

    In person, in 23 municipalities

  3. Upcoming

    Selection and confirmation

    November 8 – 9

    Of the 250 participants

  4. Upcoming

    Training begins

    November 19

    Parque PANACA, Quimbaya

  5. Upcoming

    Training ends

    December 18

    End of the 30-day immersion

What the program includes

Thirty days to focus on learning

  • Holistic training process
  • 240 hours of holistic training
  • Full meals for 30 days: breakfast, lunch, dinner and 2 snacks
  • Shared accommodation (bunk beds)
  • First aid and a 24-hour ambulance
  • Student accident insurance (ARL)
  • Kit: 2 T-shirts and a cap
  • Learning materials and tools, and personal protective equipment
  • Psychosocial support
  • Internal transport for field trips
  • Course notes
  • Certificate of participation stating the hours completed
Living classrooms at Parque PANACA
PANACA campus Quimbaya, Quindío
Where will the training take place?

At Parque PANACA, the Foundation's living classroom

Kilometer 7, Kerman rural district, Quimbaya (Quindío), one hour from Armenia, the department's capital.

The Foundation has two campuses for its educational activities, and the venue for each activity depends on the needs of the program.

  • 760hectares for activities
  • +300farming processes
  • +8.000animals
  • 60professionals in veterinary science, agronomy, social work, psychology, andragogy, Development of the SELF and Learning by Doing
Directions to Parque PANACA
Frequently asked questions

What people ask us most

If your question is not here, write to us at fundacion@panaca.co.

How many places are there, and for whom?

There are 250 scholarships for tourism leaders and entrepreneurs from Quindío, Risaralda, Caldas, Valle del Cauca and Chocó, the departments affected by the August 10, 2026 earthquake.

Do I have to email my documents?

No. Documents are handed in on paper on the day of the interview, at the location assigned to your municipality.

What time should I arrive for the interview?

You can arrive at any time during your municipality's opening hours. Set aside at least two hours: first there is a group briefing, then the individual interview.

Where is the training and how long does it last?

Thirty days, from November 19 to December 18, 2026, living on site at Parque PANACA in Quimbaya, Quindío. That is why full-time availability is required throughout the process.

Does the program cover travel to the park?

No. Travel from the regions and travel expenses to Parque PANACA are paid by each participant. Internal transport for field trips is covered.

How do I prove that I live in the municipality?

With a certificate of residence issued by the community action board, the police inspectorate, the community council, the indigenous reservation or the mayor's office.

When will I know if I was selected?

Participants are selected and confirmed on November 8 and 9, 2026.

What do I receive at the end?

A certificate of participation stating the hours completed (the program totals 240 hours) and the course notes.

More information

Questions about the call?

Write to us or call: the Fundación PANACA team will guide you through the whole process.

Helpline 312 847 6869
Official poster of the call Download the poster
Colombian Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism and FONTUR Colombia

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