Quimbaya is bounded to the north and west by the Valle del Cauca Department, with La Vieja River forming the western limit.

[3] The National Agricultural and livestock Park (Spanish: El Parque Natural De La Cultura Agropecuaria), PANACA, is located 7 km west of the main township.

The most important cultural event is the Candles and Lanterns Festival (full name in Spanish: Fiesta Nacional del Concurso de Alumbrados con Velas y Faroles), which began in 1982 and is held each year on 7 and 8 December (Día de las Velitas).

Each of the barrios in the township compete to produce the most spectacular lighting arrangements, and many visitors come from throughout Colombia to admire the displays.

The festival is held in honor of the Catholic holy day, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, on 8 December.