Top Things to do in Salento
What to do and see in Salento, Quindio Department: The Best Nature & Parks
Discover the best top things to do in Salento, Colombia including Bosques de Cocora, Kasaguadua Natural Reserve, Valle del Cocora, Cascadas de Cocora, Reserva La Rivera, Reserva Natural Acaime, Plaza de Bolivar Salento.
Restaurants in Salento
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. Kasaguadua Natural Reserve
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5.0 based on 332 reviews
Kasaguadua combines conservation of a creek with tropical rain forest and 4Km of trails within mountainous landscape for an unforgettable touristic experience. Check the location map (directions on aerial photography) in the Pictures Gallery. IMPORTANT: the tour starts at 10am from our gate. It lasts a bit less than 2 hours and the fee, to be paid at the entrance, is 30 thousand colombian pesos or 10 dollars. Being close to coffee farms, after the tour you can do any of the coffee tours. We can provide with information.
Reviewed By joritnuehs - West Melton, New Zealand
Saw the good reviews here and we can only confirm that it was excellent. We learned a lot about the area and the cloud forest, and even saw a white armadillo. A good hike up and down the mountain and the kids loved to learn about the eco system and the differences to other places. Carlos is an excellent guide and very passionate about their project.
3. 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!
4. Cascadas de Cocora
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
5. Reserva La Rivera
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Permaculture countryside farm within the nature reserve Barbas-Bremen, surrounded by waterfalls, water springs, a variety of birds, native forest, ecological trails, and organic crops. Typical house of the coffee region with more than 50 years in "bahareque" of wood and tile in mud, the stove works with wood, in the house lives a traditional local farmer family with which space, its customs, and culture are shared. It is an ideal place to disconnect from the city and meet nature and its essence. Reserve La Rivera is surrounded by native and fog forests with fauna and flora typical of these heights (2.200 masl). Our Permaculture Master plan guides our sustainable productive models of medicinal plant crops, native tuber garden, flowers, fruit forest, composting and worm farm and forest-pasture systems of animals. With the possibility of walking through 7 wonderful paths that will take you to discover rivers, forests, diverse birds or the top of a mountain.
6. Reserva Natural Acaime
7. Plaza de Bolivar Salento
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 3 reviews
