Tours and Tickets to Experience Cocora Valley (Valle de Cocora)

There are plenty of ways to experience Cocora Valley (Valle de Cocora). Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Cocora Valley and Salento Hike Tour
• Salento, Cocora and Filandia Private Tour from Pereira or Armenia
• Salento and Cócora Tour with Coffee Farm from Pereira or Armenia
• Salento, Cócora and Filandia Full Plan from Pereira or Armenia
• Cocora Valley and Salento Horseback Riding Day Tour

Hiking the Cocora Valley is free, but most travelers pay at least the price of transport from Salento into the valley. There are also plenty of tours you can take to better experience the Cocora Valley with a guide. Horseback riding tours, birdwatching hikes, and multi-destination itineraries start around US$40 and can exceed US$100.

Most people catch a ride from Salento’s main square to the Cocora Valley. Multiple Jeeps have scheduled departures from the square up to the valley every day. The earlier you can get a ride, the better. Other travelers choose to get to Cocora Valley from Salento on a guided tour.

Hiking the Cocora Valley loop usually takes around five hours, no matter which direction you begin. Most people hike the loop in a clockwise direction, as the counterclockwise direction has more uphill sections. If you don’t have time to hike the full loop, walk a half-hour into the main valley, then return to the transportation site.

Yes, guided tours of the Cocora Valley are available. Many visitors choose to hike on their own, but you can choose to embark on a guided tour that includes other features. For instance, some tours include stops in Salento and Filandia, while others include horseback riding or birdwatching.

Make sure you bring water and protection from the sun, like a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Many visitors come prepared with hiking boots, as the trails get very muddy after the rain, and a rain jacket. You may also want a walking stick and a small backpack to carry your items.