What to do in Salento

This picturesque town in Colombia's Coffee Region will captivate you with its natural beauty and cultural charm. Wander through Salento’s vibrant streets lined with colourful houses and bustling markets. Discover the stunning Cocora Valley, where you can hike among the towering wax palms, Colombia's national tree. Visit local coffee farms to learn about the coffee-making process and taste some of the world's finest brews. For a bit of adventure, try horseback riding through the scenic countryside.

See the sites of Salento on a guided tour

The small towns of the coffee region are places full of charm; they seem like brothers separated by mountains. Salento, in particular, has a unique warmth. It is full of cafes and restaurants as picturesque as the doors and windows that colour the town streets. Your eyes are always distracted screaning the colors and crafts in the stores. Iced coffee, coconut lemonade and trout are the traditional flavors offered in caffees and restaurants. After touring the town, you will take a 20 minute drive, to the Cocora Valley, a charming place with the highest wax palms in the world. It is a green paradise in which you can hike for two or four hours. The path will allow you to see birds such as owls, hawks and jays, along with some of the 200 species of flowers in the area. If you are lucky enough you might spot an Andean Condor, a magnificent bird with a wingspan of 3.3m (10 ft 10 in). Lunch included during the tour in a local restaurant.