Cocora Valley

Coming to the Coffee Region is letting yourself be in connection with nature. If this is what you are looking for, join us in this 6-hour tour across the Cocora Valley, and imposing open field, home to the wax palm. Hike some of its mountains, learn about the national tree and about Colombian coffee farming culture (not a coffee farm visit) and finish your day having a tasteful and humble local meal (not included). All of this with the company of an expert guide. • A walk to remember around the Cocora Valley • A brief lesson about the Coffee Triangle and the Wax Palm Trees for its environmental and popular importance • An expert guide who will walk you through the mountains • Bunch of photo spots of the imposing nature

Discover the natural beauty of Cocora Valley on this shared tour. Meet us at the central square of Salento, where our transportation will take you to the heart of the valley. With its towering wax palms and lush green landscapes, Cocora Valley is one of Colombia’s most iconic destinations. Our expert guide will accompany you throughout the tour, offering insights into the flora, fauna, and history of the region. All tickets and transportation from Salento are included, making this a hassle-free way to experience one of the country’s most stunning locations. Cocora Valley is home to the world’s tallest palm trees, the wax palms, which stand over 60 meters high. The lush valley is part of the larger Los Nevados National Natural Park and provides visitors with breathtaking scenery and opportunities for exploration. This tour is perfect for nature lovers and those looking to experience one of the most beautiful landscapes in Colombia.

Enjoy the great mountain hiking tour of the Cocora Valley known as the Hummingbird Circuit, an incredible natural route of approximately 12 kilometers in the middle of the native forests of fog in combination with the forest waterfall, the 7 suspension bridges, the estate in the mountain and the most beautiful landscapes of wax palms. This tour starts from Salento by jeep, then arrives at the starting point in the Cocora Valley. Then you will start the tour through the palm forest, a wet and pine forest to the mountain estate. Place where you will have a view of Morrogacho Hill. After that you will descend to reach the Acaime reserve, where you will enjoy a snack and hummingbird sighting, and then continue with the tour in the fog forest and seven suspension bridges that will take you back to the Cocora Valley. Important. It's a 12 km mountain hike. It's pertinent to have good physical condition.

Coming to the Coffee Region is about letting yourself be in connection with nature and learning about the most popular beverage of the world. If this is what you are looking for, join us in this 8-hour tour across the Cocora Valley and a specialized coffee farm. Hike some of its mountains, and learn about about Colombian coffee farming culture. Finish your day having a tasteful and 100% Colombian coffee. All of this with the company of an expert guide. • A walk to remember around the Cocora Valley • A brief lesson about the Coffee Triangle and the Wax Palm Trees for its environmental and popular importance • A guided tour along the farm and its plantation • Getting to know the full process of growing coffee, from its seeds to the roasting • Picking up coffee cherries and planting coffee seedlings • A brief lesson about the great value of coffee for Colombian coffee growers and the country’s economy in general. • High-quality Colombian coffee tasting

It is a tour where our clients will be able to know the magic of our landscapes and our villages, visiting and knowing unique places in the world where they can take pleasant experiences and unforgettable moments.

Get to know the Coconut Valley with all its artificial, natural attractions with a wide visit, horseback riding to the river with a small waterfall (you can ride without experience) and additional know the real beauty in the valleys and viewpoints of wax palms and its beautiful 360 degree landscapes with its attractions like the big sign Cocora. After so much enjoy nothing better than the typical lunch (Rice, salad, giant patacón of the whole dish with trout, hogao plus lemonade) if you do not like fish you can replace it with beef, chicken chop or pork fillet (depending on the meat the dish may have variations) Venture out on a visit to Santa Rita Waterfall where you can visit a beautiful dream estate and its gardens to start with the rest of the walk past the tunnels of the old railway, the natural forest the landscapes of the campsite and the suspension bridges. When you reach the waterfall you will have a changing area for swimming.

We started in Salento Quindío meeting point with the guide to board the transport that would take us to the Cocora Valley. Where our adventure will start walking through the artificial attractions with time for photos: The chieftain hand, butterfly, jeep, net, nest, Cocora signs, condor wings among others. But hiking with guide to the mountain viewpoint with breaks to see and know through explanations and environmental interpretation the entire Cocora Valley and its lush forests of wax palms to descend to transport. Finally, we make the route with the transport through the different coffee farms seeing the coffee plants and cultural landscapes until we arrive at the Buenos Aires farm, where we will be welcomed with a delicious peasant lunch and then dress up in typical costume and start with the collection, explanation of grinding, catchment among other stages of the tour to return new mind to Salento where the Pasadía ends.

If you enjoy natural destinations but you like leveling up your experiences: ride your horses and discover Colombia’s beauty through its national parks. In this tour you will be guided along the mountains of Cocora Valley. You will learn about Colombian farming traditions, have the chance of taking incredible pictures of the breathtaking landscapes. We have designed this for you to have a fulfilling trip. • Visiting Salento on the back of a horse • Exploring stunning landscapes • Getting in touch with locals by visiting some of their farms • Learning about the Coffee Region, its fauna and flora like the National Palm Tree • Unforgettable memories of your trip to Cocora Valley

Discover the natural beauty of Cocora Valley on this shared tour. Meet us at the central square of Salento, where our transportation will take you to the heart of the valley. With its towering wax palms and lush green landscapes, Cocora Valley is one of Colombia’s most iconic destinations. Our expert guide will accompany you throughout the tour, offering insights into the flora, fauna, and history of the region. All tickets and transportation from Salento are included, making this a hassle-free way to experience one of the country’s most stunning locations. Cocora Valley is home to the world’s tallest palm trees, the wax palms, which stand over 60 meters high. The lush valley is part of the larger Los Nevados National Natural Park and provides visitors with breathtaking scenery and opportunities for exploration. This tour is perfect for nature lovers and those looking to experience one of the most beautiful landscapes in Colombia.

This tour is a perfect blend of adventure, natural beauty, and cultural immersion. Begin your journey with an exciting ride in authentic Willys Jeeps, taking you through the picturesque landscapes of the Cocora Valley. Once you arrive, you’ll be guided through the valley’s stunning trails, surrounded by the iconic wax palms that tower over the landscape. Along the way, an expert guide will share fascinating insights into the palms’ cultural and ecological significance, enriching your experience with a deeper understanding of this remarkable region. The tour also offers ample opportunities for birdwatching, photography, and connecting with nature. After your hike, relax with a traditional Colombian lunch, enjoying local flavors and swapping stories with fellow travelers. This tour captures the essence of Colombia’s natural beauty and heritage, making it an unforgettable experience for any traveler.

The short tour through the Cocora Valley offers you a walk through the most emblematic natural areas, with time to enjoy each place. During the tour, you will visit wax palm viewpoints and photographic attractions such as the large Cocora sign, the jeeps for photos, the Nido, the Maya, and the famous Mano, among others. If you have already taken this tour, you can opt for an alternative tour through the private area, which will take you to the heart of the palms. The tour begins in Salento, where you will take a transport to the starting point. The journey begins with a small climb that allows you to appreciate the local crops and nearby farms, with time to rest. Then, you will continue along a path that crosses the Lumbre forest until you reach the impressive Carelia or Patasola waterfall, where you can take photos from the platforms. Although it is not possible to swim in the waterfall, it offers spectacular views to immortalize in images.

Come with us and visit UNESCO’s Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia Heritage Site and explore it thoroughly. If you want to cover all those essential places of the Coffee Region, we have the best option for you. Visit Filandia and Salento, the two must-see little and charming towns that boast the “cafetero” spirit and on top of that get to know the mesmerizing Cocora Valley and its wide field of palm trees. In this complete tour, you will have the chance to explore the land of our national tree, the Wax Palm Tree, in the Cocora Valley. You will hike around the best viewpoints of the coffee cultural landscape. Then you will visit the two iconic little towns: Salento and Filandia and you will stroll around its colorful, vibrant and traditional houses while you learn about the traditions, gastronomy, and lifestyle of this region.

Is one of the best! tours and more complete since it has a guided tour through the different natural and artificial areas in English or Spanish with the best horseback ride of 1 hour 40 minutes with waiting times in the viewpoints of palmas in which the entire valley of the cocora (area of landscapes)

To discover the Coffee Cultural Landscape is to be in contact with nature, coffee culture and the shapes and colors of the houses on its villages. In Salento, we have these three experiences in one day. In the morning, we visit Cocora Valley where we walk under the highest wax palms in the world, going up to the mountain to meet up with the mysterious cloud forests. We have lunch at one of the best restaurants in the region, then you will give life with your own hands to a wax palm from Quindio, Colombia’s national tree. In the afternoon, we visit Finca El Ocaso, to learn about coffee process and to discover the best kept secrets of Colombian coffee. At the end of the day, we walk through the charming streets of Salento, the main street, the square and its viewpoints.

It is an experience that shows you the secrets of the ecosystems of the cloud forest and the Cocora valley, where our guides will teach you to see what normally few people find. You will find a dazzling number of wax palms, thousands of hummingbirds in the Acaime Nature Reserve until you reach the sight of Cerro Morrogacho. Your route will be 12 kilometers to connect with nature, starting at an altitude of 1,900 meters above sea level in Salento up to 2,850 meters above sea level at the Mirador La Montaña.

This unique activity combines birding and hiking, offering a fresh perspective on the captivating Cocora Valley. Designed for adventurous spirits who yearn to explore the incredible fauna, flora, history, and culture of the Colombian Central Andes. Immerse yourself in the vibrant avian life of Cocora, where birdsong fills the air. Join us on a journey to encounter a diverse array of species, including dazzling hummingbirds, vibrant tanagers, magnificent toucans, and the awe-inspiring Andean Condor, the largest flying bird on Earth.

Coming to the Coffee Region is about letting yourself be in connection with nature and learning about the most popular beverage of the world. If this is what you are looking for, join us in this 8-hour tour across the Cocora Valley and a specialized coffee farm. Hike some of its mountains, and learn about about Colombian coffee farming culture. Finish your day having a tasteful and 100% Colombian coffee. All of this with the company of an expert guide. • A walk to remember around the Cocora Valley • A brief lesson about the Coffee Triangle and the Wax Palm Trees for its environmental and popular importance • A guided tour along the farm and its plantation • Getting to know the full process of growing coffee, from its seeds to the roasting • Picking up coffee cherries and planting coffee seedlings • A brief lesson about the great value of coffee for Colombian coffee growers and the country’s economy in general. • High-quality Colombian coffee tasting

We specialize in private tours and with us you will live it as if you were at home! We help you with the best photos, we tell you about the Palme de Cera, the indigenous culture of the Quimbayas, fauna and flora of the area, tasting of premium coffee filtered at that same time in French press. The tour is modified according to your preference, we are flexible in the time of departure and arrival. Read the reviews of other travelers and dare to live with us the "Charm" of the coffee axis. (The price is minimum for two people but you can go alone, write to us and clear your doubts)

YOU CAN CUSTOMIZE THE ENTIRE SERVICE AS YOU WISH (start/end times-location; you must inform us) Are you ready for the coolest tour of the Coffee Axis with the best company, Transport and Tourism of the Axis? Welcome to the tour that will make you vibrate in Salento and Valle del Cocora! This is not just a simple tour, it is an experience that will blow your mind! What makes this tour so special is not only the incredible places we visit, but the vibe and good vibes we bring with us every step of the way. You will be accompanied by guides who know how to make you have the best time, telling you curious stories and funny anecdotes. We want you to feel like part of this great family, Transport and Tourism of the Axis. So now you know, if you want to live an unforgettable trip full of adventure, this tour is for you. Come with us to Salento and Valle del Cocora, and get ready for an experience that will leave you amazed at how beautiful the Coffee Axis is!"

Coming to the Coffee Region is letting yourself be in connection with nature. If this is what you are looking for, join us in this 6-hour tour across the Cocora Valley, and imposing open field, home to the wax palm. Hike some of its mountains, learn about the national tree and about Colombian coffee farming culture and finish your day having a tasteful and humble local meal (not included). All of this with the company of an expert guide. • A walk to remember around the Cocora Valley • A brief lesson about the Coffee Triangle and the Wax Palm Trees for its environmental and popular importance • An expert guide who will walk you through the mountains • Bunch of photo spots of the imposing nature