Salento is tucked into the rolling hills of central Colombia. Renowned for producing some of the world’s most exquisite coffee beans, Salento is a haven for those who love to have a morning cup. But besides that, Salento is also known for its stunning colonial architecture and breathtaking valleys filled with lofty wax palm trees. It’s also a place where you can take a ride through the lush terrain in a classic “Willy Jeep”, which has become an icon in Colombia. In this video, we highlight our five favorite things to do in and around Salento, providing a great taste of what the region has to offer.
🔗 SALENTO LINKS, ACTIVITIES & MORE INFO
☑️ El Ocaso Coffee Tour: https://www.getyourguide.com/salento-colombia-l32675/coffee-tour-salento-ocaso-farm-english-tour-t829043/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=Salento_video
☑️ Horseback riding La Carbonera: https://www.instagram.com/tourssalentoaventura/
☑️ Cocora Valley Loop trail (big loop as described in this video): https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/colombia/quindio/valle-de-cocora-to-acaime-the-hummingbird-house
☑️ Cocora Valley Palm Forest trail (short loop): https://www.alltrails.com/trail/colombia/quindio/bosque-de-palmas
☑️ Cerro Morrogacho peak (more difficult summit trail): https://www.alltrails.com/trail/colombia/quindio/cerro-morrogacho
😴 WHERE TO STAY IN SALENTO
- Viajero Hostel ($ - where we stayed): https://www.booking.com/hotel/co/el-viajero-hostels-salento.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
- Terrazas de Salento ($$): https://www.booking.com/hotel/co/terrazas-de-salento.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
- Hotel Salento Plaza ($$): https://www.booking.com/hotel/co/salento-plaza.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
✏️ SALENTO MAP WITH PLACES TO EAT, DRINK, SEE:
https://www.worldwildhearts.com/post/salento-colombia
🎥 MORE COLOMBIA VIDEOS:
- Bogotá: https://youtu.be/0blUr7bzhAU
- Medellín: https://youtu.be/ujn2G4JgN4k
- Cartagena: https://youtu.be/x-YvHXCQqzo
- Colombia Top 15: https://youtu.be/tJ-WBdrR_ak
- Colombia Travel & Safety Tips: coming soon!
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🎵 MUSIC CREDITS:
El Baile de los Andes Huayno by Pangal and Gana
Rejoice in the Morning by The David Roy Collective
El Rio Fluye Instrumental Version by Reuven Bransburg
Dusty Caballo by River Lume
🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:09 Salento Town Center
2:19 Viewpoints
3:10 Coffee Tour
5:00 La Carbonera Valley
6:29 Cocora Valley
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