Coffee Region

Salento is a bohemian village in Colombia, known for its bright-colored houses and great coffee. One of my favourite spots for a stopover. Salento is also the perfect base for a trip through the nearby Valle de Cocora, where you can walk along the tallest palm trees in the world. What to do in Salento? In this article you’ll find an overview with the best things to do in Salento, the cutest town of Colombia.

Curious about the highest palm trees in the world? Valle de Cocora (Cocora valley Colombia) is home to the Palma de Cera de Quindío (the wax palm), the tallest palm tree on the planet. This tree has an average height of 50 to 60 m. Valle de Cocora is one of the most beautiful areas in Colombia to go for some lovely day-hikes. Read more about a visit to the Valle de Cocora, the different hike options and everything you need to know, in this article.