Cocora Valley on Postcard

@travelleisure

"Cocora Valley, located due west of Bogota, is famous for its tall palm trees and stunning green hills. It is a popular hiking destination with options for day trips or multi-day hikes, and campsites are available for overnight stays." - Travel + Leisure Editors

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@afar

"Officially founded in 1865, Salento is one of Colombia’s quaintest, most traditional towns. Its main street, the cobblestoned Calle Real, is lined with handicraft shops and restaurants that serve delicious, locally farmed trout (among many other Andean favorites). The street ends at the foot of a hill with a staircase leading upward, interrupted at regular intervals by representations of the stations of the cross. A short Jeep ride from town leads to the enchanting Valle de Cocora, where you’ll find wax palms up to 195 feet in height (the tallest known palm species), as well as fantastic birdlife, including Andean condors and yellow-eared parrots, plus legions of adorable hummingbirds. Take a hike or horseback ride into the valley to get access to some of Colombia’s most awe-inspiring lookouts. By Travesías"

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Sean Quirke

Google

Excellent place to visit with stunning views. We did the short trail which takes about 90 mins but has all the great views. It’s a bit of a drive out from Armenia but worth it. 20K for a ticket to enter the park. Unless you have kids don’t bother with the first park which has more of the amusements. The park also has clean toilets which are good!

Rick Ayleen

Google

This place is really beautiful! You can choose between the longer or the shorter route. We choose the short one because we are not really fans of hiking. It was still quite a steep climb but with gorgeous views which made it worth it! We went to both viewpoint but didn't like the top one as much as the lower one. The lower one has more great spots to take pictures. Be prepared for the weather. We went in short and a shirt because it would be 27 C. On the way up we had sun and that was fine. But on the way down it started to rain and it became quite cold. When the sun came out again it was hot in a matter of seconds. So bring layers!

Banesa V.

Google

Definitely a place to visit more than just one time. It’s so peaceful and calm and beautiful. Those tall palm trees give you the feeling that everything is alright. The horse back riding is another amazing thing to do. Find the bond with the horse and the landscape and you won’t want to leave ever.

Ricky M

Google

Great and beautiful place nature is beautiful I would recommend to take an umbrella ☔ as you never know when it will rain. The walk is pretty long and also uphill so prepare for it also they have horseback riding 🐴🐎 so much to do but you can finish the trip in about 4 hours well worth it for that view...

Kim Alamazani

Google

Beautiful park! Get your sneakers, snacks and plenty of water if your go for the long hike (took us 3h at a good pace). Lots of going up and down and the views are worth the hike.

Steven Patouris

Google

A uniquely beautiful landscape in a breathtaking area of the Coffee Triangle. A must see for any outdoor enthusiasts. Many tourists around so make sure you organize your transport to and from in advance.

Nairobi Duque

Google

This is a mesmerizing place to visit. The views of the palms and the Andes are truly unique. It’s very safe—I saw tourists from Spain, France, and the U.S. It’s like stepping into the landscape of Encanto—beyond what you could imagine.

Keren Amaya S

Google

Beautiful place to spot the tallest palm trees in the world that can grow up to 50 meters tall. We did the 5 - hour hike, clockwise, which we found on wikiloc and all trails apps , and it was a beautiful way to see more of the area than just the popular viewpoints. It is very green, clean, and well taken care of. I highly recommend this area of Colombia.

Sean Quirke

Google

Excellent place to visit with stunning views. We did the short trail which takes about 90 mins but has all the great views. It’s a bit of a drive out from Armenia but worth it. 20K for a ticket to enter the park. Unless you have kids don’t bother with the first park which has more of the amusements. The park also has clean toilets which are good!

Rick Ayleen

Google

This place is really beautiful! You can choose between the longer or the shorter route. We choose the short one because we are not really fans of hiking. It was still quite a steep climb but with gorgeous views which made it worth it! We went to both viewpoint but didn't like the top one as much as the lower one. The lower one has more great spots to take pictures. Be prepared for the weather. We went in short and a shirt because it would be 27 C. On the way up we had sun and that was fine. But on the way down it started to rain and it became quite cold. When the sun came out again it was hot in a matter of seconds. So bring layers!

Banesa V.

Google

Definitely a place to visit more than just one time. It’s so peaceful and calm and beautiful. Those tall palm trees give you the feeling that everything is alright. The horse back riding is another amazing thing to do. Find the bond with the horse and the landscape and you won’t want to leave ever.

Ricky M

Google

Great and beautiful place nature is beautiful I would recommend to take an umbrella ☔ as you never know when it will rain. The walk is pretty long and also uphill so prepare for it also they have horseback riding 🐴🐎 so much to do but you can finish the trip in about 4 hours well worth it for that view...

Kim Alamazani

Google

Beautiful park! Get your sneakers, snacks and plenty of water if your go for the long hike (took us 3h at a good pace). Lots of going up and down and the views are worth the hike.

Steven Patouris

Google

A uniquely beautiful landscape in a breathtaking area of the Coffee Triangle. A must see for any outdoor enthusiasts. Many tourists around so make sure you organize your transport to and from in advance.

Nairobi Duque

Google

This is a mesmerizing place to visit. The views of the palms and the Andes are truly unique. It’s very safe—I saw tourists from Spain, France, and the U.S. It’s like stepping into the landscape of Encanto—beyond what you could imagine.

Keren Amaya S

Google

Beautiful place to spot the tallest palm trees in the world that can grow up to 50 meters tall. We did the 5 - hour hike, clockwise, which we found on wikiloc and all trails apps , and it was a beautiful way to see more of the area than just the popular viewpoints. It is very green, clean, and well taken care of. I highly recommend this area of Colombia.

Cocora Valley

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