Wax Palm

Coming to the Coffee Region is letting yourself be in connection with nature. If this is what you are looking for, join us in this 6-hour tour across the Cocora Valley, and imposing open field, home to the wax palm. Hike some of its mountains, learn about the national tree and about Colombian coffee farming culture (not a coffee farm visit) and finish your day having a tasteful and humble local meal (not included). All of this with the company of an expert guide. • A walk to remember around the Cocora Valley • A brief lesson about the Coffee Triangle and the Wax Palm Trees for its environmental and popular importance • An expert guide who will walk you through the mountains • Bunch of photo spots of the imposing nature

Discover the natural beauty of Cocora Valley on this shared tour. Meet us at the central square of Salento, where our transportation will take you to the heart of the valley. With its towering wax palms and lush green landscapes, Cocora Valley is one of Colombia’s most iconic destinations. Our expert guide will accompany you throughout the tour, offering insights into the flora, fauna, and history of the region. All tickets and transportation from Salento are included, making this a hassle-free way to experience one of the country’s most stunning locations. Cocora Valley is home to the world’s tallest palm trees, the wax palms, which stand over 60 meters high. The lush valley is part of the larger Los Nevados National Natural Park and provides visitors with breathtaking scenery and opportunities for exploration. This tour is perfect for nature lovers and those looking to experience one of the most beautiful landscapes in Colombia.

Enjoy the great mountain hiking tour of the Cocora Valley known as the Hummingbird Circuit, an incredible natural route of approximately 12 kilometers in the middle of the native forests of fog in combination with the forest waterfall, the 7 suspension bridges, the estate in the mountain and the most beautiful landscapes of wax palms. This tour starts from Salento by jeep, then arrives at the starting point in the Cocora Valley. Then you will start the tour through the palm forest, a wet and pine forest to the mountain estate. Place where you will have a view of Morrogacho Hill. After that you will descend to reach the Acaime reserve, where you will enjoy a snack and hummingbird sighting, and then continue with the tour in the fog forest and seven suspension bridges that will take you back to the Cocora Valley. Important. It's a 12 km mountain hike. It's pertinent to have good physical condition.

This beautiful ride starts from the municipality of Salento Quindío, in this case at the Cocoratours office (below you will find the location) it is a tour of approximately 2 hours 30 minutes (it all depends on the pace of the ride) it passes by the best natural viewpoints of Salento in the middle of the forest along the national road with the possibility of seeing different types of birds along the way, it continues along the dirt road until reaching the Sestillal farm where you will pay an access (included) to be able to walk through the middle of the farm to the waterfall. Length of stay and return

As one of the biggest aquarium complexes of the world, Antalya Aquarium offers inspiration, entertainment and education all at once. After touring the 40 thematic aquariums, you will come across the biggest tunnel aquarium of the world with a length of 131 meters and a width of 3 meters.

It is a tour where our clients will be able to know the magic of our landscapes and our villages, visiting and knowing unique places in the world where they can take pleasant experiences and unforgettable moments.

Join us for an unforgettable visit to Antalya Aquarium, home to one of the largest tunnel aquariums in the world! Explore a mesmerizing underwater world filled with exotic marine life, colorful coral reefs, and fascinating themed exhibits. Walk through the 131-meter-long tunnel, surrounded by sharks, stingrays, and hundreds of other sea creatures.

If you enjoy natural destinations but you like leveling up your experiences: ride your horses and discover Colombia’s beauty through its national parks. In this tour you will be guided along the mountains of Cocora Valley. You will learn about Colombian farming traditions, have the chance of taking incredible pictures of the breathtaking landscapes. We have designed this for you to have a fulfilling trip. • Visiting Salento on the back of a horse • Exploring stunning landscapes • Getting in touch with locals by visiting some of their farms • Learning about the Coffee Region, its fauna and flora like the National Palm Tree • Unforgettable memories of your trip to Cocora Valley

This tour is a perfect blend of adventure, natural beauty, and cultural immersion. Begin your journey with an exciting ride in authentic Willys Jeeps, taking you through the picturesque landscapes of the Cocora Valley. Once you arrive, you’ll be guided through the valley’s stunning trails, surrounded by the iconic wax palms that tower over the landscape. Along the way, an expert guide will share fascinating insights into the palms’ cultural and ecological significance, enriching your experience with a deeper understanding of this remarkable region. The tour also offers ample opportunities for birdwatching, photography, and connecting with nature. After your hike, relax with a traditional Colombian lunch, enjoying local flavors and swapping stories with fellow travelers. This tour captures the essence of Colombia’s natural beauty and heritage, making it an unforgettable experience for any traveler.

We started in Salento Quindío meeting point with the guide to board the transport that would take us to the Cocora Valley. Where our adventure will start walking through the artificial attractions with time for photos: The chieftain hand, butterfly, jeep, net, nest, Cocora signs, condor wings among others. But hiking with guide to the mountain viewpoint with breaks to see and know through explanations and environmental interpretation the entire Cocora Valley and its lush forests of wax palms to descend to transport. Finally, we make the route with the transport through the different coffee farms seeing the coffee plants and cultural landscapes until we arrive at the Buenos Aires farm, where we will be welcomed with a delicious peasant lunch and then dress up in typical costume and start with the collection, explanation of grinding, catchment among other stages of the tour to return new mind to Salento where the Pasadía ends.

Discover the natural beauty of Cocora Valley on this shared tour. Meet us at the central square of Salento, where our transportation will take you to the heart of the valley. With its towering wax palms and lush green landscapes, Cocora Valley is one of Colombia’s most iconic destinations. Our expert guide will accompany you throughout the tour, offering insights into the flora, fauna, and history of the region. All tickets and transportation from Salento are included, making this a hassle-free way to experience one of the country’s most stunning locations. Cocora Valley is home to the world’s tallest palm trees, the wax palms, which stand over 60 meters high. The lush valley is part of the larger Los Nevados National Natural Park and provides visitors with breathtaking scenery and opportunities for exploration. This tour is perfect for nature lovers and those looking to experience one of the most beautiful landscapes in Colombia.

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The short tour through the Cocora Valley offers you a walk through the most emblematic natural areas, with time to enjoy each place. During the tour, you will visit wax palm viewpoints and photographic attractions such as the large Cocora sign, the jeeps for photos, the Nido, the Maya, and the famous Mano, among others. If you have already taken this tour, you can opt for an alternative tour through the private area, which will take you to the heart of the palms. The tour begins in Salento, where you will take a transport to the starting point. The journey begins with a small climb that allows you to appreciate the local crops and nearby farms, with time to rest. Then, you will continue along a path that crosses the Lumbre forest until you reach the impressive Carelia or Patasola waterfall, where you can take photos from the platforms. Although it is not possible to swim in the waterfall, it offers spectacular views to immortalize in images.

To discover the Coffee Cultural Landscape is to be in contact with nature, coffee culture and the shapes and colors of the houses on its villages. In Salento, we have these three experiences in one day. In the morning, we visit Cocora Valley where we walk under the highest wax palms in the world, going up to the mountain to meet up with the mysterious cloud forests. We have lunch at one of the best restaurants in the region, then you will give life with your own hands to a wax palm from Quindio, Colombia’s national tree. In the afternoon, we visit Finca El Ocaso, to learn about coffee process and to discover the best kept secrets of Colombian coffee. At the end of the day, we walk through the charming streets of Salento, the main street, the square and its viewpoints.

It is an experience that shows you the secrets of the ecosystems of the cloud forest and the Cocora valley, where our guides will teach you to see what normally few people find. You will find a dazzling number of wax palms, thousands of hummingbirds in the Acaime Nature Reserve until you reach the sight of Cerro Morrogacho. Your route will be 12 kilometers to connect with nature, starting at an altitude of 1,900 meters above sea level in Salento up to 2,850 meters above sea level at the Mirador La Montaña.

The La Carbonera tour, known as the Wax Palm Sanctuary, is a 5- to 7-hour tour that allows you to admire the highest wax palms in their natural environment. It is a unique experience in a private space, without massive tourism, with abundant fauna and flora. The tour begins in Salento, Quindío, and may include hiking or Jeep Willys, depending on the visitor’s preferences. The tour goes through viewpoints, waterfalls and rural roads, providing breathtaking views and changing sensations of weather along the way. It is ideal for both those who enjoy walking and those who prefer a vehicle tour. It also includes a snack and tickets, ensuring a complete experience, with local guides explaining the history and culture of the place.

Visit Jaipur’s very own Wax Museum situated in the 18th century Nahargarh Fort. The drive to the fort situated at the top of the Aravalli mountain range offers a breathtaking view of the city of Jaipur. Equally mesmerizing is the collection of wax works housed in its museum. Take pictures with a Maharaja or go to the moon with an Indian astronaut! Highlights: • Silicon and Wax replicas of Indian celebrities • Drive to Nahargarh Fort • Panoramic views of Jaipur city from the fort

If you enjoy natural destinations but you like levelling up your experiences: ride your horses and discover Colombia’s beauty through its national parks. In this tour, you will be guided along the mountains of Cocora Valley. You will learn about Colombian farming traditions, and have the chance of taking incredible pictures of the breathtaking landscapes. We have designed this for you to have a fulfilling trip. – Visiting Salento on the back of a horse – Exploring stunning landscapes – Getting in touch with locals – Learning about the Coffee Region, its fauna and flora like the National Palm Tree – Unforgettable memories of your trip to Cocora Valley

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A magical place that conserves a great biodiversity like the wax palm and yellow-ear parrots. More than 600.000 palms in their natural habitat More wax palms, less tourists Hike in a private forest. You will now about the indigenous culture