Salento

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Highest palm trees in Valle del Cocora
Colorful house front with balcony in Salento
Waking up on to coffee on the balcony and this view after arriving in pitch black the night before. What could be better?
My beautiful birth Country, Salento-Colombia!
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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.
Hotel Salento Real Eje Cafetero

Hotel Salento Real Eje Cafetero

4 out of 5
Calle 3 #4 -31 Salento Quindio
Fully refundable
The price is HK$711 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
HK$711
HK$711 total
13 Apr - 14 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Salento. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (599 reviews)
The property was excellent. Room was clean and alway done up whenever we came back. We had the Santa Isabella suite which was spacious with a king bed and sofa

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Hotel Salento Real Eje Cafetero
Glamping Lumbre

Glamping Lumbre

3.5 out of 5
km 7 via valle de cocora Salento Quindío
The price is HK$1,300 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
HK$1,300
HK$1,300 total
12 Apr - 13 Apr
Stay at this spa hotel in Salento. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Cocora Valley and Reserva Natural Acaime are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
The staff were very welcoming, and the two private waterfalls were fantastic

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Glamping Lumbre
Panorama Salento by DOT Boutique

Panorama Salento by DOT Boutique

3 out of 5
Carrera 3, Entre 7 Y 8 Salento Quindio
The price is HK$725 per night from 7 Apr to 8 Apr
HK$725
HK$725 total
7 Apr - 8 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Salento. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Cocora ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (175 reviews)
Incredible property and view. Breakfast was great as well

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Panorama Salento by DOT Boutique
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Villa Salento Boutique Apartments

Villa Salento Boutique Apartments

3.5 out of 5
carrera 3 # 9-19 Salento quindio
Stay at this spa apartment in Salento. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (84 reviews)
Si, todo fue perfecto! el hotel es increíble

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Villa Salento Boutique Apartments
Refugios Nidos del Condor -Cocora-

Refugios Nidos del Condor -Cocora-

2 out of 5
Vía al Valle del Cocora Salento Quindío
Stay at this campsite in Salento. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Cocora Valley and Reserva Natural Acaime are ...
Refugios Nidos del Condor -Cocora-
Forest House

Forest House

2 out of 5
Km1 11, lote 6 Salento Quindío
Stay at this holiday home in Salento. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and a picnic area. Popular attractions Cocora Valley and Mirador Alto de la Cruz are located ...
Forest House
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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4/5 - Good

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Great typical town to visir , food is now quite expensive to compare so be prepared to oay for good food.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Salento is one of my favourite places I have ever visited.