Journey Through Colombia: From Highlands to Coffee Exports (silent, 1930s)

This 1930s documentary offers a captivating glimpse into Colombia’s landscapes, culture, and coffee production. It begins with hydroplane travel from Cartagena to the Chocó district, featuring encounters with indigenous tribes along the San Juan River. Scenic views of Colombia’s mountains, valleys, and terraced fields are showcased, emphasizing the country’s natural beauty.

The film highlights the coffee cultivation process, from planting young trees on steep slopes to harvesting ripe beans. Workers pick beans, transport them with mules, and process them using machines to remove the husk. The final steps involve drying, sorting, and packing beans into sacks for export. The narrative concludes with the beans being loaded onto ships, as the sun sets over Colombia’s breathtaking mountains.

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