Top Things to do in Salento
The 7 Best Things to do for Honeymoon in Salento, Quindio Department
Discover the best top things to do in Salento, Colombia including Bosques de Cocora, Valle del Cocora, Salento Cycling, Finca Momota, Ocaso Cafe Tour, Finca Don Eduardo Coffee Tour, Armadillo Tours Colombia.
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1. Bosques de Cocora
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,985 reviews
Reviewed By rippermail
My husband and I did the shorter (out and back; 6km/2hrs return) hike with our two boys, aged 7 and 5. Wow - amazing views of towering wax palms and lush mountain scenery. Just like the Truffala Trees in the Dr Seuss book ‘The Lorax’! Views in the morning were magical, but the weather definitely started closing in with clouds rolling over from around 10:30/11. This was an easy hike to do with children. We took the shared Willy/Jeep from the main square in Salento at 8:30 (they leave hourly on the half hour) and returned on the 11:30 transport. I would’ve loved to have done the larger circuit, but 12km/5-6hrs was probably a bit of a stretch for a 5 year old, unfortunately! It wasn’t particularly crowded and the trail was very easy to walk on - no rain on the morning we went, and regular sports shoes were fine as there really wasn’t a lot of mud at all. Perhaps we got lucky, as it does get quite wet at this time of year!
2. Valle del Cocora
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 619 reviews
Reviewed By davidwm55 - West Vancouver, Canada
Pictures can’t do this unique valley justice. You have to experience it. We did the 12 km loop counter clockwise (steep part first) and were treated to a cool river trail that crosses the river several times over wooden suspension bridges (one person at a time please ????) then a pretty good climb but very doable. Then once at the top you begin to enjoy the easy path down with many photo opportunities. Think Jurassic park and Dr Suess... Highly recommended!
3. Salento Cycling
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 411 reviews
We are a mountain bike tour company created in Salento by local riders to explore all what these mountains have to offer, Huge vertical drops, downhill exclusive tours, single tracks, road cycling, and night rides! We have rode thousands of kilometers, and we are 100% sure that there is a good ride for anyone. Really Reliable GIANT bikes on all sizes , full suspension and hardtail, 27.5" wheels, hydraulic brakes and air suspension will give you the comfort you need to live the mountain!!! The Golden Road offers more than 33 kms of downhill on both side of the Andes, going to La Carbonera, across the cloud forest a couple of times, over a million wax palmtrees to see, touch and feel.
4. Finca Momota
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 183 reviews
We produce the highest quality organic coffee using ancestral knowledge and integrated permaculture techniques that promote the health and beauty of our biodiverse land. Enjoy & relax over a cup of excellent coffee Arabico. We offer comprehensive tours as well as the opportunity to be immersed in the tranquility of the Finca with incredible views over the Salento valley. Daily tours at 9 AM or 11 AM (35,000 COP/pax) Private tours at 2 PM (60,000 COP/pax) *We do prefer reservations for private tours. Are you ready? https://youtu.be/gjMNmKh9mWM
5. Ocaso Cafe Tour
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 898 reviews
It is a guided tour where you can learn all about coffee cultivation. From planting through production, profit, marketing and preparing a delicious cup of coffee. Crossing paths, visiting coffee cultivation and gathering is an unforgettable experience.
6. Finca Don Eduardo Coffee Tour
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 271 reviews
We are a small boutique coffee farm that produces PURE traditional varietels of coffee using eco-friendly techniques. We do not talk about what we are planning to do. We show you the cool eco-friendly stuff we are currently doing. (We came 2nd in a sustainable tourism contest run by the Colombian Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism in 2013.) Our tour lasts 3 hours and covers the whole of the coffee process - from the cultivatation, to the harvesting , to the tasting and roasting of our coffee . We do an english tour a day at 9.00am and a spanish tour at 15.00pm Monday to Friday. Saturday we do an english tour at 9.00. Sunday is our day off ! The tour leaves from Plantation House reception and the farm is only 10 minutes walk away from Salento. We are currently tasting different roasts and different varietels. So if you ever wondered how roasting affects the taste of your coffee or how the same varietels from the same farm can taste different - NOW IS YOUR CHANCE.
7. Armadillo Tours Colombia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Armadillo Tours Colombia works in close partnership with local tour operators and guides. We specialize in multi day excursions to Los Nevados National Park, Paramillo del Quindío, Nevado del Tolima, páramo ecosystem. We offer interpretive hikes to the Valle Del Cocora and horseback riding. Ask us about our other services, luggage storage and airport transportation. We speak French, English and Spanish.
