Salento, Quindío, Colombia
In the municipality of Salento, which is reached after a 25 km trip north from Armenia, you visit the Cocora valley, where the wax palm grows, the national tree, which can measure 60 m high. This tree is essential for a very showy bird, the yellow-eyed parrot. In the Cocora valley, travelers can walk along an ecological trail and even ride.
Difficulty
Terrain
Inclined
Distance
8.33 km
Estimated Time
12.0 hours
Steps
15000
What You'll Need
Comfortable shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, sweater for the cold, water bottle, cap
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Created on April 18, 2025
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