“Incredible”
Valle de cocora, Salento
- South America
- Colombia
- Quindio Department
- Salento
- Things to Do in Salento
- Valle de cocora
If you visit Salento, you have to go to the Valle de Cocora, with its 80 meters palm trees that are only found in Colombia and in a tundra not on the beach, it has taken 200 years to grow this big and is a must to do. Take the cabalgata tour and ask Jesus, the best tour guide…
Going to this place is like stepping back in time. The people are so friendly and helpful and the landscape is like something out of a timetravel novel. If youare in Colombia, and I STRONGLY recommend going to Colombia, go to this town. You will not be dissapointed. Take…
After being brought by jeep from Salento to the Valle my hike started. There are two ways: an easy one and a difficult one. Make the choice in advance depending on your ability to walk, climb, walking through water and some other obstacles.
Valle de Cocora is a rally special and stunning place were you can see some if the tallest an most beautiful palms in the world. If you visit only on place in central Colombia, make sure it is Valle de Cocora.
The 6 hour hiking circuit of the Valle de Cocora is worth every step when you finally reach the top. The views in the cloud forest are amazing, especially on the way down where there are two viewing points to enjoy the wax palms, and if you are lucky, the toucans. Hiking…