Salento & Cocora Valley Tour

Join us and discover the birthplace of the Colombian wax palm on this tour of the Cocora Valley. You'll immerse yourself in the history of Salento and its monuments!

Salento & Cocora Valley Tour

At 9 am, we'll meet at the Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Carmen in central Salento. We'll board jeeps and head to the Cocora Valley. During the journey, we'll discuss the region's coffee traditions and the various plant species we'll see.

We'll stop at a viewpoint in the mountains for a panoramic view of the Nevados National Park and observe the abundant wax palms. The Cocora Valley is notable for being home to the national tree of Colombia. We will look for flowers and birds during our drive through the valley.

Afterwards, we'll return to Salento for a guided tour of the city's historic center, preceded by a traditional lunch of trout and patacón (twice-fried plantain).

Post-lunch, we'll explore the streets of Salento to admire its colourful façades and floral balconies, which are iconic to the municipality in Quindío. We will discuss Salento's origins and key historical moments. Lastly, we'll visit the Bosque de Palmas before concluding our tour.

We will say our goodbyes at 3 pm in the center of Salento.