Top Things to do in Salento
What to do and see in Salento, Quindio Department: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day
Discover the best top things to do in Salento, Colombia including BetaTown, Montanas Colombianas, Region Paisaje / Landscape Region, Polimetria, Fotografia Palma y Niebla, Bar Danubio, Iglesia Nuestra Senora del Carmen.
Restaurants in Salento
1. BetaTown
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 295 reviews
At BETATOWN you can find everything in one place: **Activities (BETAXPLOR)were you can enjoy of bike tours, treks to the National Park, horse back rides, and more. **Food(BETA BAR&GRILL), where we are known for our famous burgers and steaks. You can also find great breakfasts, lunch and dinners. **Lodging(BETA HOTEL), where you'll be able to find great accommodation for your stay in Salento with breakfast included. Our facilities offer great entertainment, from a 5 on 5 soccer court, darts, tejo(our National Sport with gunpowder), ping pong, cards, poker and more.
2. Montanas Colombianas
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 33 reviews
Montanas Colombianas is a hiking local agency in Salento, specialised in mountain tours around Los Nevados National Natural Park and Cocora Valley.
3. Region Paisaje / Landscape Region
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 22 reviews
Meet the artist at their own studio! Original brands and local projects by original habitants from coffee zone. We are an art shop specialized in photos. Photographic magnets, deluxe pearl print coasters, canvas, postcards, fashion jackets, vector art, patches,organic crafts. Design, colorful images, real coffee identity. learn about the place with a professional photographer, enjoy your trip!
4. Polimetria
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Polimétria ceramics workshop, located in the Mirador de Salento Quindio, offers you a contemporary and different alternative, with exclusive products and designs in ceramics, where you can also enjoy the quick workshops, in which you can live an entire experience making pieces in ceramics , come and enjoy the exciting world of ceramics! Contact us and separate yours!
Reviewed By jrreay - Vancouver, Canada
Polimétria and Julio were a highlight to our trip to Salento. My partner, Luka, and I stumbled upon the shop venturing out for dinner one evening. We were astonished by the beautiful ceramics that Julio and his partner had made. From the careful attention to detail to their aesthetically pleasing designs, the designs are unique to anything that you will find on the Main Street of the town. After our initial visit, we intended to revisit the store and purchase some of Polimétria‘s goods for our friends a few days later. We were incredibly sad to learn that we had missed opening hours and the store was closed. In a shot in the dark, we messaged Polimétria via their Instagram account to see if Julio may be in the store. To our absolute surprise, Julio messaged us and offered to open the shop within minutes. When we arrived, Julio met us with a warm welcome and shared details about many of the pieces and the production process. What made the visit extra special was that Julio took the time to have a friendly conversation about his country and the region, which gave us some insight from a local perspective. The customer service was incredible, the ceramics are made with love, and we hope that one day we will be blessed to visit Polimétria again. If you are in Salento or planning a trip to the coffee region, make sure you pay Julio and Polimétria a visit.
5. Fotografia Palma y Niebla
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
Photographic art gallery dedicated to the territory of palm and fog. Store specialized in photographic concepts. FIFTH © ️Photography. Salento, Colombia
Reviewed By 133winstonj
We came here, while walking down Calle Real. We bought some postcards here and they even got a Mailbox in the building, where you can send your postcards instantly. He also got some nice pictures hanging in the gallery. When you are at Calle Real, Go visit him!
6. Bar Danubio
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
This place has a long history, for over 100 years it has remained practically unchanged. You can meet the actual owner, a 93-year old man, who sits every day at the table close to the entrance and is still in charge of the Bar. A great place to have a beer or a coffe, with traditional music and meet local people. The Bar is equiped with Pool and Billiard tables. We have recently installed a new section where you can enjoy the traditional colombian games like "Sapo" and "Tejo". Our coffee Machine is Italian and it is the Oldest coffee Machine in town.
7. Iglesia Nuestra Senora del Carmen
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 135 reviews
Reviewed By margaretc007 - Bethesda, United States
The church anchors the main square of this very colorful town in the coffee region of Colombia. One can go in and sit in one of the pews for a short prayer. It's peaceful inside. Outside, the square is lined with shops and restaurants. Many of them are painted in rainbow colors. Vendors with their carts sell their goods there. What was irresistible was the Calle Real - one of the most colorful streets found anywhere in the world. The houses are built in the traditional bahareque architecture style (new term for me). Artisanal wares are sold in the stores lining the street, providing retail therapy for some visitors. I loved it.
