Valle de Cocora: A Forest of Wax Palms
Hike amidst the world's tallest palm trees in Colombia's stunning Valle de Cocora, a surreal landscape in the heart of the Coffee Region.
The Valle de Cocora, near Salento, Colombia, is famed for its towering Quindío wax palms, the world's tallest palm trees and Colombia's national tree. This unique landscape, part of Los Nevados National Natural Park, offers hiking, horseback riding, and stunning views of the Andean mountains and cloud forests.
A brief summary to Forest of the Palms
- Salento, Quindio, CO
- +573105198875
- Visit website
- Monday 12 am-12 am
- Tuesday 12 am-12 am
- Wednesday 12 am-12 am
- Thursday 12 am-12 am
- Friday 12 am-12 am
- Saturday 12 am-12 am
- Sunday 12 am-12 am
Local tips
- Visit during the week to avoid large crowds of tourists, especially on weekends and holidays.
- Bring cash for transportation, entrance fees, snacks, and drinks.
- Wear appropriate footwear for muddy conditions, especially if hiking the long loop.
- Pack layers as the weather can change rapidly, with both sunshine and rain possible in a single day.
- Confirm the departure time for the last jeep back to Salento to avoid getting stranded in the valley.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From Salento's Plaza de Bolívar, take a 'Willy' (Jeep) to Valle de Cocora. Jeeps depart approximately every hour, or when full, from 6:10 AM to 5:30 PM. The journey takes about 30 minutes. A round-trip ticket costs approximately 10,000 COP per person. Upon arrival at the parking lot, walk east to the blue gate to start the hiking trail.
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Taxi
Taxis are available from Salento to Valle de Cocora. A taxi ride takes about 15 minutes and costs approximately 20,000 COP. From the arrival point, walk towards the blue gate to access the hiking trails.
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Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
Donde Juan B Bosques de Cocora Valle De cocora
0.7 km
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Valle de Cocora
0.8 km
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Cocora Xtreme
1.0 km
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Finca Los Portones
1.0 km
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Cocora Waterfalls
3.1 km
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RESERVA GUADALAJARA - COCORA VALLEY
7.8 km
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Valle de las Cecropias
8.6 km
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Cocoratours, Valle del cocora
9.4 km
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El Mirador del Cocora
9.4 km
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Andariego!
9.6 km
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Plaza de Bolívar Salento
9.6 km
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Viajero Hostel Salento
9.7 km
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Territorio Cocora
9.8 km
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Coffee Tree Boutique Hostel
9.8 km
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Paramo Trek
10.0 km
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Unmissable attractions to see
Forest of the Palms
0.0 km
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Parador Fotografico - La Vida Bella
0.4 km
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La vida es bella
0.5 km
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Cocora Valley Trail
0.6 km
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Sendero hasta el río Cárdenas, valle de Cocorá
0.7 km
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Cocora
0.7 km
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Quindio valle del cocora
0.8 km
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Cocora Valley
0.8 km
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Sendero rio cárdenas
1.4 km
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Sendero cascada cárdenas
1.4 km
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Rio Quindio
1.8 km
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Bosque De Niebla
2.0 km
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Sendero Recorrido Ecológico El Portón
2.1 km
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Mirador Águila real
2.8 km
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Mei's Cascada
2.9 km
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Essential places to dine
Restaurante Aires De Cocora
0.4 km
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TRUCHAS COCORA
0.6 km
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Restaurante Donde Kike Cocora
0.6 km
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Restaurante Juan B Jaramillo
0.8 km
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Eco Hotel Restaurant The Palms of Cocora
0.8 km
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Cabalgatas En Cocora
0.8 km
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Restaurante Valle Del Cocora
0.8 km
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Restaurante Donde Laurita Campestre
7.6 km
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Coco Bowl
9.4 km
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MIRADOR DE COCORA
9.4 km
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Quindu Restaurante
9.5 km
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La Fonda de los Arrieros
9.5 km
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Etnia Arte & Sabor
9.5 km
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Cocora's
9.6 km
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Casa Willys
9.6 km
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
Cocoraland
0.5 km
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Comidas Rapidas, Cafetería DELICIAS COCORA
0.6 km
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Cafeteria y Comidas Rapidas DELICIAS COCORA
0.6 km
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Cascadas de cocora
3.1 km
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Reserva Natural Acaime
3.8 km
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Finca Ceilan
7.7 km
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Finca la Primavera - Páramo Romerales
8.0 km
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MN Tienda
9.5 km
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Pietra joyeros
9.5 km
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Magicalnight
9.6 km
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Montana Glamping
11.1 km
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Termales del Cañón
19.6 km
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SEVEN/SEVEN ARMENIA PORTAL EL QUINDIO
21.1 km
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Mattelsa Armenia - Tienda de Ropa
21.1 km
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Agua Bendita - CC Portal del Quindio
21.2 km
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Essential bars & hidden hideouts
Restaurante El Rincón De la Tiznada
0.2 km
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Pedrinchi el de los Arequipes
0.4 km
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Restaurante de Orillos
0.6 km
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Picnic
0.6 km
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Casa Willys Campestre
0.9 km
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El Tejadito De Salento
9.5 km
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Cancha De Tejo Los Amigos
9.6 km
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Bar Danubio
9.6 km
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DONDE MI APA FONDA
9.7 km
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La Retretta Resto Bar
18.4 km
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Icónico Terraza
20.4 km
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Builes Cocktails Armenia
20.8 km
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The cantina corona
21.2 km
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Sky Blue
21.2 km
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The City Pub
21.2 km
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