Salento & Cocora Valley
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SALENTO & COCORA VALLEY
WITNESS AND ENJOY A MAGIC VALLEY DECORATED BY PALMS, COLONIAL ARCHITECTURE AND LUSH NATURE!
Salento is a village nearby Armenia, in the Coffee Triangle. It has a variety of touristic attractions including the ‘Valle de Cocora’. This is a natural site in a mountain valley in the Central mountain range of the Colombian Andes and is part of the National Park Los Nevados. It is a magical place known as the birthplace of Colombia’s national tree, the ‘Quindío wax palm’. This tree is one of the tallest in the world, as it can reach up to 70 meters. This valley has a great variety of flora, cloud forests and small streams. Its fauna is comprised of species that are endangered. This area is protected against exploitation of natural resources. The place is suitable for hiking, horseback riding and rides on the typical ‘Willys’, which are truck type jeeps, that work as a taxi.
Observe the mountainous landscapes, architecture of the colorful buildings of Salento and abundance of the wax palms, that make this to a beautiful spectacle for nature lovers.
- Transfer from the hotel to the Cocora Valley located next to Salento
- Enjoy an exciting experience, in the middle of giant palms and mysterious foggy forest
- Planting a wax palm, a tree in danger of extinction
- Time for lunch (not included)
- Transfer to Finca El Ocaso
- Learn about the coffee process
- Transfer to Salento
- Pleasurable walk through the main streets of the village, visiting the Calle Real, where there are a variety of craft shops
- Return in private transport to hotel
- Walk through the Cocora Valley with its wax palms
- Plant a wax palm
- Colonial architecture of the village
- Visit a farm and learn about the coffee process
Included:
- Private transport Hotel – Cocora Valley – Finca El Ocaso – Salento – Hotel
- Wax Palm Experience
- Coffee Tour at Finca El Ocaso
- Walk through Salento village
- Local guide
- Snack
- Medical Assistance Insurance
Not included:
- Meals and drinks not mentioned
- Tips
- Other personal expenses
Comments:
- Program and visited sites may change due to weather or other circumstances that cannot be foreseen.
- Please bring hiking shoes, a rain jacket, a cap, sunscreen, extra water and a snack.
Optional:
Horseback Ride through the Cocora ValleyPrice:
119 Euro/ person (calculation based on 2 persons)
Please consult the price for your group directly with us.
Dates:
Possible on all dates, please check directly with us.
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