COCORA VALLEY SALENTO COLOMBIA

Colombia Travel

Nov 8

If you've heard of backpacking in Colombia, you've heard of Salento. And if you've heard of Salento, you've heard of Cocora Valley, home to the tallest wax palms in the WORLD!

But is the hyped-up destination of Salento worth it? And what lies beyond the fields of Cocora Valley? In this vlog, we trek through and far beyond the palm trees into the beautiful cloud forest in the mountains around Cocora Valley.

If you're in the coffee triangle of Colombia, a trip to Salento and the Cocora Valley is well worth it- but watch this vlog first so you know what to expect!

SALENTO & COCORA HELPFUL TIPS:

BUS Pereira to Salento: 9000 COP/ $2.30 USD, 45 minutes, Bus station Pereira to bus stop Salento

COLLECTIVO (Jeep) Salento to Cocora Valley: 8000 COP / $2.06 USD Return, 30-40 minutes, Main square Salento to Cocora Valley Jeep Station

BOSQUE DE PALMAS - Palm Tree Forest: 5000 COP/ $1.30 USD Bosque de Palmas Trek: 2+ hours Full forest trek: 5-7 hours

ACAIME: Hummingbird House: 5000 COP/ $1.30 USD, entrance & drink Acaime is about 4 hours into the full trek, 2km return (moderate to steep) detour