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Salento

Colombia - Quindio

About this destination

Salento is a picturesque colonial village in the Coffee Region. It is famous for its colourful traditional houses, the Cocora Valley with its giant wax palms, and its coffee farms. Perfect for ecotourism and culture.

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Seasons throughout the year

🔴 High season🟡 Shoulder season🟢 Low season

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Jan
70%
 
Feb
75%
 
Mar
40%
 
Apr
45%
 
May
50%
 
Jun
70%
 
Jul
35%
 
Aug
40%
 
Sep
75%
▼ Now
Oct
55%
 
Nov
65%
 
Dec
80%

Places to visit

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Cocora Valley

Cocora Valley

Valley with the tallest wax palms in the world and an icon of Colombia

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Salento Viewpoint

Salento Viewpoint

Viewpoint with panoramic views over the village and the valley

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Coffee Farms

Coffee Farms

Tours of the traditional coffee farms of the Coffee Region

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Salento Village

Salento Village

Colonial village with colourful houses and handicrafts

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Cocora Hike

Cocora Hike

Eco walk through the valley among the wax palms

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Coffee Park

Coffee Park

Theme park devoted to Colombian coffee culture, with rides, cultural shows, a coffee museum and beautiful gardens. An unmissable experience in the Coffee Region.

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📍 How to get there

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🏨 Hotels

Hotel Salento

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🕐 Opening hours: 24 hours

📞 Contact: +57 311 777 8899

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Pijao Hotel Boutique

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🕐 Opening hours: Check-in: 3 pm, Check-out: 12 pm

📞 Contact: +57 312 888 9900

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La Posada Campestre

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🕐 Opening hours: 24 hours

📞 Contact: +57 313 999 0011

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🍽️ Restaurants

El Monaguillo

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💰 Estimated price: $15-35

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Café Aroma Andino

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💰 Estimated price: $10-25

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La Vieja Estación

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💰 Estimated price: $12-28

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🚗 Transport

✈️ Flights

From: Bogotá
Duration: 1.5 hours
Price: $80-120

🚌 Buses

From: Pereira
Duration: 2 hours
Price: $10-15
Schedule: Departures hourly from 5:30 AM
Route: Pereira - Armenia - Salento

🚕 Taxis

Name: Taxi Salento
Plate: EFG-123
📞 Contact: +57 314 000 1122
Name: Transporte Cocora
Plate: HIJ-456
📞 Contact: +57 315 111 2233


🎯 Tours

Cocora Valley Tours

📍 Places they visit: Cocora Valley, Coffee Farms, Salento Viewpoint

🕐 Horario: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

📞 Phone: +57 316 222 3344

Eje Cafetero Travel

📍 Places they visit: Coffee farm tour, Cocora Valley, Salento Village

🕐 Horario: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

📞 Phone: +57 317 333 4455

Salento Aventura

📍 Places they visit: Eco walk, Birdwatching, Coffee tour

🕐 Horario: 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM

📞 Phone: +57 318 444 5566

🍽️ Typical dishes and drinks

Taste the traditional flavours of this region

Café de Colombia

Café de Colombia

Arepa de Chócolo

Arepa de Chócolo

Pan de Yuca

Pan de Yuca

Recommended products for your trip

Essential items we recommend packing for Salento

Coppertone SPORT Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion

Coppertone SPORT Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion

High-protection sunscreen, ideal for the strong Caribbean sun and eco-walks in Colombia.

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DEET-free insect repellent

DEET-free insect repellent

Get hours of insect relief. This handy summer travel essential helps you enjoy the park, the beach, the backyard or camping without worrying about annoying insects.

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Hooded rain poncho, waterproof, for men, women and adults

Hooded rain poncho, waterproof, for men, women and adults

A compact waterproof cape to protect you from sudden weather changes in cities such as Bogotá or the Coffee Region.

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