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*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.

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Glamping Lumbre

8/10 Good

"The staff were very welcoming, and the two private waterfalls were fantastic"

Hotel Estelar El Cable

2/10 Terrible

"I chose this hotel because of the good reviews and location. After a long bike tour, I wanted a hassle-free stay and paid $77 USD for one night. The first night was fine. The issue began when I went to extend my stay. Instead of processing the extension, the staff brought out a laundry bag with a towel I had used to wipe dirt off my hiking shoes and told me I would have to pay for it to be washed. When I asked how much, they said they would “let me know tomorrow” because it was Sunday. That meant I was expected to accept an unknown charge. I reviewed the contract, translated it, and pointed out the clause stating guests can only be charged if an item is permanently damaged and cannot be restored by washing. Only after I referenced this section did they say management decided not to charge me. Given the premium rate, this handling was disappointing. I chose not to extend my stay and moved two blocks away to a private apartment with underground parking and a washer/dryer for $33. The location is good, but if you stay here, pay close attention to any additional charges and be ready to defend your rights."

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