Coffee Triangle

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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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The valley of Cocora is splendid. Nice trek, not too hard, in beautiful landscape and rainforest. Last 5 hours. Must see around Salento
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Where to stay in Coffee Triangle

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Puerto Beltrancito

You might make a stop by Magdalena River while you're exploring Puerto Beltrancito.

Puerto Beltrancito
Termales del Otoño

Termales del Otoño

4 out of 5
Km 5 Antigua Vía al Nevado del Ruiz Villamaria Caldas
The price is HK$918 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
HK$918
HK$918 total
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this spa hotel in Villamaria. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (680 reviews)
Termales fantástico!

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Termales del Otoño
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
Hotel Estelar El Cable

Hotel Estelar El Cable

3.5 out of 5
Carrera 23 C No 64 A-60 Manizales Caldas
The price is HK$703 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
HK$703
HK$703 total
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Manizales. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Palogrande Stadium and Torre ...
9/10 Wonderful! (429 reviews)
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 ...

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Hotel Estelar El Cable
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 Mediterranea

Villa Mediterranea

2 out of 5
Aldea Doradal Puerto Triunfo Antioquia
Stay at this aparthotel in Puerto Triunfo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Popular attractions Hacienda Nápoles Theme Park and El Santorini Colombiano ...
7.8/10 Good! (7 reviews)
Amenities and more help to find the place

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Villa Mediterranea
Hotel Estar

Hotel Estar

2 out of 5
23-36 Cl. 61 Manizales Caldas
Stay at this aparthotel in Manizales. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions Palogrande Stadium and Torre de El Cable ...
Hotel Estar
Apartamento Fénix

Apartamento Fénix

Santa Rosa de Cabal Risaralda
Stay at this apartment in Santa Rosa de Cabal. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Plaza de Mercado los Fundadores and Las Araucarias Park are located ...
Apartamento Fénix
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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