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 see you at the Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Carmen in central Salento. We'll hop into the jeeps and set off for the Cocora Valley. During the journey, we'll discuss this region's coffee traditions and the various plant species we'll encounter.

We'll stop at a viewpoint in the mountains for a panoramic view of the Nevados National Park and observe the numerous wax palms found here. The Cocora Valley is home to Colombia's national tree, and we will share interesting facts about this plant. As we drive through the valley in our jeep, we'll look for surrounding flowers and birds.

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

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

Finally, we'll say our goodbyes at 3 pm in the center of Salento.