Cajamarca

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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.
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.
Sonesta Hotel Ibague

Sonesta Hotel Ibague

3.5 out of 5
Carrera 8 # 57-57 Centro comercial Acqua Ibagué Tolima
The price is AED 294 per night from Jan 20 to Jan 21
AED 294
AED 294 total
20 Jan - 21 Jan
Stay at this hotel in Ibagué. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions La Estación ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (564 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on 9 January 2026

Sonesta Hotel Ibague
Hotel Salento Real Eje Cafetero

Hotel Salento Real Eje Cafetero

4 out of 5
Calle 3 #4 -31 Salento Quindio
The price is AED 356 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
AED 356
AED 356 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
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! (581 reviews)
Great location, beautiful hotel, delicious breakfast, courteous staff

Reviewed on 23 December 2025

Hotel Salento Real Eje Cafetero
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 414 per night from Jan 21 to Jan 22
AED 414
AED 414 total
21 Jan - 22 Jan
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! (161 reviews)
Beautiful location and room design. Property had lovely vegetation. Easy walk into town. Cabin 101 had a great view of the local valley. Free water and coffee in the lobby.

Reviewed on 30 December 2025

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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (76 reviews)
Nice place

Reviewed on 9 January 2026

Villa Salento Boutique Apartments
Villa Milá

Villa Milá

2 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.
8.6/10 Excellent! (3 reviews)
Fantastic

Reviewed on 25 July 2025

Villa Milá
Luna Glamping Salento

Luna Glamping Salento

2 out of 5
Via A Vda. el Agrado Salento Quindío
Stay at this cabin in Salento. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Popular attractions Cocora Valley and Main Square are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Best place to skip the city and have a relaxing date

Reviewed on 13 September 2025

Luna Glamping Salento
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