About
Salento — a colourful colonial town in Colombia's coffee region, the gateway to the wax-palm-filled Cocora Valley and countless working coffee farms.
Must-See Attractions
Valle de Cocora
Iconic valley of towering wax palm trees — Colombia's national tree — set against green Andean hillsides, best hiked at sunrise.
Coffee Farm Tours (Fincas Cafeteras)
Working coffee farms around Salento offer tours through the UNESCO-listed Coffee Cultural Landscape, ending with a fresh cup straight from the plant.
Calle Real
Salento's colourful main street, lined with candy-bright colonial buildings, artisan shops, and lookout points over the valley.
Mirador Alto de la Cruz
A short climb up 250 steps to a hilltop cross with panoramic views over Salento's rooftops and the surrounding coffee hills.