Jacirbadillo / Wikimedia CommonsSalento and Cocora Valley
The valley where the wax palm, Colombia's national tree, grows up to 60 meters tall. Heart of the Coffee Cultural Landscape, a World Heritage site.
December to February and July to August. Leave early for Cocora: it clouds over after midday.
What to see and do
- Cocora Valley loop hike, 5 h
- Coffee tour on a family farm
- Willys jeep from the main square
- Tejo, the national sport with gunpowder
- Filandia and its lookout
What to eat
- Garlic trout with patacón
- Single-origin coffee
- Aborrajado
How to get there
Fly to Armenia (AXM) or Pereira (PEI) and take a 1-hour bus.
| From | Mode | Time | Indicative cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bogotá | flight to Armenia | 1 h | $130.000 – $420.000 |
| Bogotá | bus | 8 h | $70.000 – $100.000 |
| Salento | Willys jeep to Cocora | 30 min | $8.000 – $12.000 |
Where to stay
Sleeping on a coffee farm costs almost the same as a hostel in town.
Very safe. Wear boots: the trail is pure mud.
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Quick answers
What is Salento and Cocora Valley known for?
The valley where the wax palm, Colombia's national tree, grows up to 60 meters tall. Heart of the Coffee Cultural Landscape, a World Heritage site.
How do you get to Salento and Cocora Valley?
Fly to Armenia (AXM) or Pereira (PEI) and take a 1-hour bus.
When is the best time to visit Salento and Cocora Valley?
December to February and July to August. Leave early for Cocora: it clouds over after midday.
How many days do you need in Salento and Cocora Valley?
Plan for about 3 days to see the essentials without rushing.
Is Salento and Cocora Valley safe to visit?
Very safe. Wear boots: the trail is pure mud.
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