Salento

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Waking up on to coffee on the balcony and this view after arriving in pitch black the night before. What could be better?
Waking up on to coffee on the balcony and this view after arriving in pitch black the night before. What could be better?
My beautiful birth Country, Salento-Colombia!
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*HIDDEN GEM, THIS IS NOT COCORA*

DESTINATION: LA CARBONERA, Salento, Colombia - Be one of the first to lay eyes on an unspoilt paradise! 

In Salento, Colombia there is a palm tree forest sitting at 3000 meters called "La Carbonera". People usually come to Salento to visit Valle de Cocora to see the 900 tallest palms in the world, however La Carbonera has 2 million palms making it the largest in the world and is entirely off of the radar, you won't find it on Google or in any guidebook.

La Carbonera has only been visited by 900 tourists since 2016. Only one tour company has permission to show people this beautiful valley. 20 years ago the entire region was occupied by rebel forces which has kept it off of the tourist route. 

 This is also the only place you can spot the yellow eared parrot, a bird species that was considered extinct in the 90s until later rediscovered in La Carbonera. 400 live in the area and can't be seen anywhere else in the world.

HOW TO GET THERE: @SalentoCycling are the only tour company that can take you there. The guys drive you to a view point with a delicious picnic. After you'll have the chance to walk into the forest before biking 20km downhill back into town (not for the faint hearted!) 100,000COP/£28.
Colourful houses in Salento
Hotel Salento Real Eje Cafetero

Hotel Salento Real Eje Cafetero

4 out of 5
Calle 3 #4 -31 Salento Quindio
El preu és de 77 € per nit entre els dies 1 de febr. i 2 de febr..
77 €
1 de febr. - 2 de febr.
Stay at this hotel in Salento. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (571 opinions)
Muy buena ubicación e instalaciones. El desayuno le falta variedad.

Opinió del dia 9 de gen. de 2026

Hotel Salento Real Eje Cafetero
Panorama Salento by DOT Boutique

Panorama Salento by DOT Boutique

3 out of 5
Carrera 3, Entre 7 Y 8 Salento Quindio
El preu és de 111 € per nit entre els dies 30 de gen. i 31 de gen..
111 €
30 de gen. - 31 de gen.
Stay at this hotel in Salento. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Cocora ...
8,8/10 Excellent! (153 opinions)
Sauberes Zimmer, Personal freundlich und hilfsbereit, Frühstück ok, Lage gut.

Opinió del dia 6 de gen. de 2026

Panorama Salento by DOT Boutique
Hotel El Mirador del Cocora

Hotel El Mirador del Cocora

3.5 out of 5
Calle 1 #3 - 01 Salento Quindio
El preu és de 105 € per nit entre els dies 24 de gen. i 25 de gen..
105 €
24 de gen. - 25 de gen.
Stay at this B&B in Salento. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9,2/10 Wonderful! (378 opinions)
Where do I begin? The most stunning view of the beautiful mountains from our terrace with jacuzzi for a romantic evening with a glass of wine, the room was beautiful and the bathroom gorgeous, very upscale. Sadly we only stayed two nights and wished we stayed much longer! Food was delicious and service ...

Opinió del dia 8 de gen. de 2026

Hotel El Mirador del Cocora
El preu més baix per nit que s’ha trobat en les últimes 24 hores per a una estada d’1 nit per a 2 adults. Els preus i la disponibilitat estan subjectes a canvis. Pot ser que s’apliquin condicions addicionals.
Villa Salento Boutique Apartments

Villa Salento Boutique Apartments

3.5 out of 5
carrera 3 # 9-19 Salento quindio
Book a stay at this spa apartment in Salento. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9,4/10 Exceptional! (74 opinions)
Nice place

Opinió del dia 9 de gen. de 2026

Villa Salento Boutique Apartments
Villa Milá

Villa Milá

2 out of 5
Calle 8 #8-21 Salento Quindio
Stay at this apartment in Salento. Enjoy free WiFi. Popular attractions Cocora Valley and Main Square are located nearby.
8,6/10 Excellent! (3 opinions)
Fantastic

Opinió del dia 25 de jul. de 2025

Villa Milá
Luna Glamping Salento

Luna Glamping Salento

2 out of 5
Via A Vda. el Agrado Salento Quindío
Stay at this cabin in Salento. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Popular attractions Cocora Valley and Main Square are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 opinions)
La atención fue espectacular, además Juan y los que atienden siempre están dispuestos a ayudarte

Opinió del dia 9 de gen. de 2026

Luna Glamping Salento
El preu més baix per nit que s’ha trobat en les últimes 24 hores per a una estada d’1 nit per a 2 adults. Els preus i la disponibilitat estan subjectes a canvis. Pot ser que s’apliquin condicions addicionals.

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