Cocora Valley
A hike among wax palms up to 60 meters tall, Colombia's national tree. Arrive early by Willys jeep from the main square.
Cocora Valley GuideMagical Quindío
Salento and Cocora Valley | Tourism in Quindío
Discover Salento and the Cocora Valley: a guide to tourism, activities, routes, food, and tips for your trip to the heart of the Coffee Region.
Discover Salento
Salento is the most visited town in Quindío: colorful architecture, the craft-filled Calle Real, viewpoints over the valley, and the gateway to the Cocora Valley. It's the ideal base for coffee tours, hikes, and horseback rides.
What to do in Salento
Calle Real and viewpoint
Walk up Calle Real to the Salento viewpoint to see the Quindío river valley and the mountain range.
Coffee tour
Visit a coffee farm and experience the bean-to-cup process, just a few minutes from the town center.
Things to DoWhere to eat in Salento
Salento Trucha desde $18.000 La Cuesta de La Abuela
Traditional food facing Salento’s main square: trout, patacón and bandeja paisa at popular prices, next to the church (Cra 7 & Calle 5).
TroutTraditional food
Salento $$ Restaurante Andrea
Traditional spot recommended by locals, with a wide variety of trout dishes (garlic, mushroom, gratin) at very good prices.
Garlic troutLocal favorite
Salento $$$ La Martina Salento
Signature cuisine in the Boquía area (km 4 toward Salento), with the acclaimed Trucha La Martina and modern-technique meat cuts.
Signature cuisineTrout
Salento $$ El Patio Café y Restaurante
On Salento’s Calle Real, fresh trout and regional cooking with generous portions of homemade dishes in a traditional courtyard.
Calle RealRegional cooking
Salento $$ Café Jesús Martín
One of Salento’s best-known specialty coffee brands, with a shop and bar to taste single-origin coffees from the region.
Single originShop & bar
Salento $$$ Parrilla y Vinos Juan Esteban
Facing Salento’s Plaza de Bolívar, a grill with premium cuts such as bife de chorizo and tenderloin, paired with a wine list.
GrillWine list
Information gathered from public sources. Confirm availability, hours and prices directly with each business before your visit.
Tips for your visit
Arrive between 6:00 and 8:00 a.m. to avoid crowds and the midday mist. The full loop takes 5 to 6 hours.
Comfortable shoes or waterproof boots, a rain jacket, water, sunscreen, and cash: many small businesses don't accept cards.
Willys jeeps leave Plaza de Bolívar for Cocora all day. It's best to book accommodation in advance during high season.