Salento

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Highest palm trees in Valle del Cocora
Colorful house front with balcony in Salento
Waking up on to coffee on the balcony and this view after arriving in pitch black the night before. What could be better?
My beautiful birth Country, Salento-Colombia!
For more on Colombia travel visit www.instagram.com/globesurfing *HIDDEN GEM, THIS IS NOT COCORA* DESTINATION: LA CARBONERA, Salento, Colombia - Be one of the first to lay eyes on an unspoilt paradise! In Salento, Colombia there is a palm tree forest sitting at 3000 meters called "La Carbonera". People usually come to Salento to visit Valle de Cocora to see the 900 tallest palms in the world, however La Carbonera has 2 million palms making it the largest in the world and is entirely off of the radar, you won't find it on Google or in any guidebook. La Carbonera has only been visited by 900 tourists since 2016. Only one tour company has permission to show people this beautiful valley. 20 years ago the entire region was occupied by rebel forces which has kept it off of the tourist route. This is also the only place you can spot the yellow eared parrot, a bird species that was considered extinct in the 90s until later rediscovered in La Carbonera. 400 live in the area and can't be seen anywhere else in the world. HOW TO GET THERE: @SalentoCycling are the only tour company that can take you there. The guys drive you to a view point with a delicious picnic. After you'll have the chance to walk into the forest before biking 20km downhill back into town (not for the faint hearted!) 100,000COP/£28.
Hotel Salento Real Eje Cafetero

Hotel Salento Real Eje Cafetero

4 out of 5
Calle 3 #4 -31 Salento Quindio
The price is AED 334 per night from Apr 23 to Apr 24
AED 334
AED 334 total
23 Apr - 24 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Salento. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (599 reviews)
The property was excellent. Room was clean and alway done up whenever we came back. We had the Santa Isabella suite which was spacious with a king bed and sofa

Reviewed on 6 March 2026

Hotel Salento Real Eje Cafetero
Glamping Lumbre

Glamping Lumbre

3.5 out of 5
km 7 via valle de cocora Salento Quindío
The price is AED 721 per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
AED 721
AED 721 total
27 Mar - 28 Mar
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Salento. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Cocora Valley and Reserva Natural Acaime are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
We enjoyed a lovely weekend at Glamping Lumbre. The staff were all so kind and helpful. We ate dinner both nights at the restaurant, and the food was fantastic! Everything was made from scratch and was delicious. We will definitely stay there again the next time we’re in the area!

Reviewed on 23 March 2026

Glamping Lumbre
Panorama Salento by DOT Boutique

Panorama Salento by DOT Boutique

3 out of 5
Carrera 3, Entre 7 Y 8 Salento Quindio
The price is AED 472 per night from Apr 10 to Apr 11
AED 472
AED 472 total
10 Apr - 11 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Salento. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Cocora ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (175 reviews)
Incredible property and view. Breakfast was great as well

Reviewed on 8 March 2026

Panorama Salento by DOT Boutique
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Villa Salento Boutique Apartments

Villa Salento Boutique Apartments

3.5 out of 5
carrera 3 # 9-19 Salento quindio
Book a stay at this spa apartment in Salento. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (84 reviews)
Si, todo fue perfecto! el hotel es increíble

Reviewed on 28 January 2026

Villa Salento Boutique Apartments
Forest House

Forest House

2 out of 5
Km1 11, lote 6 Salento Quindío
Stay at this vacation home in Salento. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and a picnic area. Popular attractions Cocora Valley and Mirador Alto de la Cruz are located ...
Forest House
Villa Milá

Villa Milá

3 out of 5
Calle 8 #8-21 Salento Quindio
Stay at this apartment in Salento. Enjoy free WiFi. Popular attractions Cocora Valley and Main Square are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (3 reviews)
Good: service, modern, stocked kitchen Bad: * not properly clean (for example the bed board was full of dust) * location not accessible with a car, if you have suitcases you're going to have a bad time as there is no road * no shampoo provided and the soap provided felt very weird - we ended up buying ...

Reviewed on 8 January 2026

Villa Milá
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Popular places to visit

G2XDC1 Local farmer in the Cocora Valley near Salento, Colombia

Cocora Valley

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cocora Valley during your travels in Salento. Wander the forest or discover the area's mountain views.

Cocora Valley
Pretty town in Colombia

Calle Real

Find out about the history of Salento when you take a trip to Calle Real. Wander the forest or discover the area's mountain views.

Calle Real

Main Square

Explore the great outdoors at Main Square, a lovely green space in Salento. You can enjoy the coffeehouses while in the area.

Main Square

Bosques de Cocora

Explore the great outdoors at Bosques de Cocora, a lovely green space in Salento. Wander the forest or discover the area's mountain views.

Bosques de Cocora

Reserva Natural Acaime

Explore the great outdoors at Reserva Natural Acaime, a lovely green space in Salento. Wander the forest or discover the area's mountain views.

Reserva Natural Acaime

Mirador Alto de la Cruz

Learn about the local history of Salento when you take a trip to Mirador Alto de la Cruz. Wander the forest or discover the area's mountain views.

Mirador Alto de la Cruz