Top Salento Nature Walks

Immerse yourself in Colombia's natural landscapes and distinct flavors on a private day tour of the Cocora Valley. First, relax, as private transportation takes you from your Salento accommodation to Los Nevados National Natural Park. Then, follow your guide on a scenic hike through Colombia's UNESCO-listed Coffee Cultural Landscape. Next, visit a coffee farm to learn about the coffee-making process, from picking the cherries to grinding the beans.

Trade the typical tourist route for a mountain bike path on a small-group cycling tour through La Carbonera. This all-day excursion is ideal for travelers who want to combine sightseeing with adventure. You’ll pedal and hike your way past yellow-ear parrots, wax palms, and an array of flora and fauna. Throughout the tour, your guide will provide commentary on the biodiversity and indigenous cultures of the Cocora Valley.

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.

For us it is very important to create sustainable tourism in Colombia, we care a lot about customer satisfaction and we love nature. The Cocora Valley is a unique place in the world, I assure you that if you have not seen it in Colombia you will not see it anywhere else in the world. When you enter you feel a unique energy and you will quickly feel captivated by its landscapes and its majestic wax palms. By booking with us you will not only connect with nature but you will also learn a little about our culture, The trip in a Jeep is something very typical of our region where many traditions are still preserved. Our guides have many years of experience with foreign and local tourism. If you want to see the Cocora Valley, learn, feel safe, and have a good time, come and meet with us.

We are the only official natural reserve dedicated to preserving the wax palm forests and actively participating in the conservation of this unique environment. We promote nature, based and community tourism in the region. When you visit us, you are contributing directly to the conservation of Colombia’s national tree: The Wax Palm .

Dive deep into the world of Colombia's most awarded coffee with an exclusive experience at Hacienda San Alberto. This isn't just a tour; it's your ungoogleable pass to witness the meticulous craft behind exceptional coffee, from plant to cup. You'll stroll through lush coffee plantations, unravel the secrets of processing, and engage your senses in an expert-led coffee tasting. Discover why this highly acclaimed brand sets the standard for quality, all while surrounded by the breathtaking landscapes of the Coffee Region.

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.

Visiting Machín Volcano Hill, located in the Tolima department, is a unique experience for several reasons: Sleeping Volcanic Activity: Although it is an active volcano, Machín has been at rest for centuries, which allows us to know a volcanic caldera in relative calm. This combination of wilderness and volcanic activity is fascinating for geologists and adventure lovers. Spectacular landscapes: The surroundings of the volcano offer stunning Andean landscapes, with green mountains, rivers, and rich biodiversity. It is an ideal place for ecotourism and nature photography.