Salento

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Highest palm trees in Valle del Cocora
Colorful house front with balcony in Salento
Waking up on to coffee on the balcony and this view after arriving in pitch black the night before. What could be better?
My beautiful birth Country, Salento-Colombia!
For more on Colombia travel visit www.instagram.com/globesurfing *HIDDEN GEM, THIS IS NOT COCORA* DESTINATION: LA CARBONERA, Salento, Colombia - Be one of the first to lay eyes on an unspoilt paradise! In Salento, Colombia there is a palm tree forest sitting at 3000 meters called "La Carbonera". People usually come to Salento to visit Valle de Cocora to see the 900 tallest palms in the world, however La Carbonera has 2 million palms making it the largest in the world and is entirely off of the radar, you won't find it on Google or in any guidebook. La Carbonera has only been visited by 900 tourists since 2016. Only one tour company has permission to show people this beautiful valley. 20 years ago the entire region was occupied by rebel forces which has kept it off of the tourist route. This is also the only place you can spot the yellow eared parrot, a bird species that was considered extinct in the 90s until later rediscovered in La Carbonera. 400 live in the area and can't be seen anywhere else in the world. HOW TO GET THERE: @SalentoCycling are the only tour company that can take you there. The guys drive you to a view point with a delicious picnic. After you'll have the chance to walk into the forest before biking 20km downhill back into town (not for the faint hearted!) 100,000COP/£28.
Hotel Salento Real Eje Cafetero

Hotel Salento Real Eje Cafetero

4 out of 5
Calle 3 #4 -31 Salento Quindio
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Glamping Lumbre

Glamping Lumbre

3.5 out of 5
km 7 via valle de cocora Salento Quindío
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Panorama Salento by DOT Boutique

Panorama Salento by DOT Boutique

3 out of 5
Carrera 3, Entre 7 Y 8 Salento Quindio
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Villa Salento Boutique Apartments

Villa Salento Boutique Apartments

3.5 out of 5
carrera 3 # 9-19 Salento quindio
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Refugios Nidos del Condor -Cocora-

Refugios Nidos del Condor -Cocora-

2 out of 5
Vía al Valle del Cocora Salento Quindío
Stay at this campground in Salento. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Cocora Valley and Reserva Natural Acaime ...
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Forest House

Forest House

2 out of 5
Km1 11, lote 6 Salento Quindío
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Popular places to visit

G2XDC1 Local farmer in the Cocora Valley near Salento, Colombia

Cocora Valley

5/5(32 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cocora Valley during your travels in Salento. Wander the forest or discover the area's mountain views.

Cocora Valley
Pretty town in Colombia

Calle Real

Find out about the history of Salento when you take a trip to Calle Real. Wander the forest or discover the area's mountain views.

Calle Real

Main Square

4.5/5(32 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Main Square, a lovely green space in Salento. You can enjoy the coffeehouses while in the area.

Main Square

Bosques de Cocora

5/5(12 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Bosques de Cocora, a lovely green space in Salento. Wander the forest or discover the area's mountain views.

Bosques de Cocora

Reserva Natural Acaime

5/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Reserva Natural Acaime, a lovely green space in Salento. Wander the forest or discover the area's mountain views.

Reserva Natural Acaime

Mirador Alto de la Cruz

Learn about the local history of Salento when you take a trip to Mirador Alto de la Cruz. Wander the forest or discover the area's mountain views.

Mirador Alto de la Cruz

Things to do

Cocora Valley Shared Tour

Cocora Valley Shared Tour

$63
per adult
Cocora Valley Shared Tour
Cocora Valley Shared Tour

Cocora Valley Shared Tour

$63
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Cocora Valley Shared Tour
Horseback riding coffee farms, forest and river boquerón

Horseback riding coffee farms, forest and river boquerón

$110
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Horseback riding coffee farms, forest and river boquerón
Salento: hike to learn about Birds

Salento: hike to learn about Birds

$75
per adult
Salento: hike to learn about Birds
Half-Day Cocora Serenity Adventures

Half-Day Cocora Serenity Adventures

$80
per adult
Half-Day Cocora Serenity Adventures
Filandia and Salento Coffee Towns Tour

Filandia and Salento Coffee Towns Tour

$118
per adult
Filandia and Salento Coffee Towns Tour
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Reviews of Salento

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Top Destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

We loved the brightly colored buildings, restaurants, cafes, and friendly locals. Also be sure and try out the game of Tejo!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Very nice small town

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful little village with tons of cheap and delicious restaurants, bars and shops. The perfect base to explore the zona cafeteira and the cocora valley

4/5 - Good

LC

It was cool to see the Cocora Valley. The Pueblo is small and there is only one street that is full of color and life (which could be overwhelming for those who prefer solitude, nature and quietness) Better to visit it on weekdays.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Check whether there are any holidays around the time of your trip. Renting a jeep to Cocora Valley on Saturday took less than 10 minutes, but by Sunday it was an hour long wait due to holiday travelers. Also, watch your step for horse poop.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful place.

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