Top Things to do in Salento
What to do and see in Salento, Quindio Department: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups
Discover the best top things to do in Salento, Colombia including Bosques de Cocora, BetaTown, Fog Walkers, Salento Trekking, Kasaguadua Natural Reserve, Cabalgatas San Pablo, Mountain Bike Tours Salento, Valle del Cocora, Salento Cycling, Las Acacias Coffee Farm.
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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. 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.
3. Fog Walkers
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 106 reviews
Fog Walkers is an history and environment tourism company, that has of operation center is Salento Municipality, its neighboring forest and the Valle de Cocora. Our services includes trekking journeys through different trails into the forest at low, medium and high mountain by paths and trails. We are bilingual guides and the journeys come with several activities for enjoy the maximum experience.
4. Salento Trekking
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 119 reviews
Professional guided and custom hiking tours in the Nevados National Natural Park, the protected natural Reserve "La Cabaña" and Finca La Carbonera. Discover and experience the beautiful trails and scenery surrounding Salento. We speak Spanish, English.
5. Kasaguadua Natural Reserve
Overall Ratings
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.
6. Cabalgatas San Pablo
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 217 reviews
Reviewed By 799philo - Vancouver, Canada
We took a ride to Don Ellis's coffee plantation with our guide Oscar, what a character! Everything is espectacular lmao. My wife had very little horse riding experience and Oscar made sure she was safe and gave instruction while letting the other riders trot ahead and have a little more freedom.Over all very enjoyable for us both,i just wish we had done the river trek as it was longer and had more scenery from the experience of the other group! Oscar mostly speaks Spanish, but even with basic Spanish ourselves, it was great and he is quite funny.
7. Mountain Bike Tours Salento
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 455 reviews
We offer an incredible service! Mountain Bike Tour Salento helps you plan your biking tour through the coffee region. The experience of knowing the carbonera up close is incredible, adding the downhill stretch that is really extreme. On the other hand if you do not decide not to make the extreme route you can enjoy the descent of the mountain at a good speed while admiring the incredible landscape. The best bikepacking Salento Colombia. #mountainbiketoursalento #tourscolombia #biketourscolombia #travelcolombia #colombiabiketours #agenciaturismo #ciclomontanismo #tours #ejecafetero #trips #google @mountainbiketoursalento
8. 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!
9. 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.
10. Las Acacias Coffee Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 155 reviews
Las Acacias Coffe Farm is a great place to know all around the coffee culture and the life of a traditional family. the landscape is fantastic, is full of nature and you can enjoy a cup of the best coffee. In this place have a orchad, animals, flowers and aromatic plants. the best experience, the best place to a great coffee tour
Reviewed By V1375BBjulieh - Miramar Beach, United States
Wonderful authentic coffee finca tour in a small family owned farm. Jonathan gave a great informative tour in Spanish and English. Our kids loved the experience of picking their own berries. Grounds were gorgeous and we’d recommend to anyone who interested in a personalized experience. Coffee before and after the tour was fantastic as well!
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