Weekend Guide · Colombia

Weekend in Salento

Salento — a colourful colonial town in Colombia's coffee region, the gateway to the wax-palm-filled Cocora Valley and countless working coffee farms..

2 days recommended Salento, Colombia Est. $410 for 2 days

Day 1

Arrive & Explore Salento

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

Day 2

Hidden Gems & Local Flavours

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

Local Tips

1Colombia is one of South America's more affordable destinations.
2Colombia has transformed dramatically over the past two decades and most tourist areas — Bogotá, Medellín, Cartagena, and the coffee region — are visited by millions of travelers safely each year.