Salento

Salento

Salento in Quindio (Colombia)

Salento guide

On a path traced in the middle of mountains with infinite green tones, the product of incredible flora species such as African palms and coffee plantations, you reach Salento, Colombia. This small town remembers the best days of the peasant and coffee-growing communities that inhabit the coffee triangle.

Salento is known as the cradle of the wax palm, it is a paradise stopped in time whose houses and balconies remain intact dotted with different colors and overflowing flowers.
The buildings of Salento are a representation of the typical Paisas houses that populate this area of warm and friendly people.

What to do in Salento

Excursion through the Cocora Valley

If your desire is to delight the view with a landscape as unique as it is extraordinary, do not miss this excursion and take a closer look at the tall palm trees. Since it rains constantly, the trail will be quite muddy, so you'll have to rent a pair of boots if you do not want to know what it's like to have mud up to your knees.

The looker

As in many cities and towns of the world, you can never miss a place of these. In the viewpoint of Salento you can see the magnitude of the Cocora Valley, the Quindío River and the beautiful haciendas that adorn the nearby mountains.

Delight in the Calle Real

Not for something this street has such a prominent name. When you go through them, you will be glad to visit the handicraft stores and local clothing stores, located in colorful houses.

The Bolivar Square

This is the central square or the heart of Salento. You can enjoy watching the daily life of the people in a relaxed way and breathing the tranquility of the streets, while taking pictures of the statue of Bolívar and the church of Nuestra Señora del Carmen.

The Finca of Don Elías

Nothing like walking a coffee farm and learn all the process that involves making coffee, from its cultivation to roasting. The small tour is worth 5,000COP ($ 2.80) and ends with a good cup of coffee or red (Colombian way of calling the coffee).

Agroecological Park The Promised Land:

Cataloged by many locals as a kind of paradise, this park is a great attraction if you want to interact with the animals of the place, walk on paths in the middle of the forest and distract the view with the landscapes.

Food in Salento

At Brunch de Salento you can try great pancakes, waffles, tortillas, meat or veggie burgers and curry dishes at prices much lower than the quality of their delicacies. Thus, the starters cost in this restaurant COL $ 20 000.

Café Bernabé Gourmet specializes in pasta and meat dishes, with starters available starting at COL $ 25,000.

Other Latin American restaurants that deserve a gastronomic visit in Salento are Acaime, Donde Laurita, El Patio De Mi Casa and the Rincón llanero BBQ.

 

Climate in Salento

In Salento, the summers are short and comfortable, the winters are short and cool and wet and cloudy all year round. During the course of the year, the temperature generally varies from 55.4 ° F to 73.4 ° F and rarely drops below 53.6° F or rises above 77 ° F.

Based on the tourism score, the best times of the year to visit Salento for hot weather activities are from mid-June to early September and from the end of December to mid-January.

Montana Glamping

Destination: Salento

Montana Glamping is set in Salento and has a garden, a bar and a terrace. Guests can enjoy mountain views. All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. At Montana Glamping all rooms are...

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Hotel La Moraleja

Destination: Salento

Set in Salento, Hotel La Moraleja offers a garden. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. At the hotel, every room is fitted with a wardrobe. At Hotel La Moraleja all rooms...

From 57,00 (USD $) ❯ Go to website

Ecohotel Piedemonte

Destination: Salento

Located in Salento, Ecohotel Piedemonte provides a garden, bar and terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a concierge service, along with free WiFi. The...

From 42,00 (USD $) ❯ Go to website

Hotel Casa Tradicional Salento

Destination: Salento

Providing free WiFi, Hotel Casa Tradicional Salento is situated in Salento. Staff on site can arrange airport transfers. The 24-hour front desk can offer helpful tips for getting around the...

From 15,00 (USD $) ❯ Go to website

Hospedaje La Masia Salento

Destination: Salento

Hostal La Masia Salento in Salento features a garden and a shared lounge. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. At the hotel each room...

From 19,00 (USD $) ❯ Go to website

Casa Borbon

Destination: Salento

Casa Borbon offers accommodation in Salento, 200 m from the Main Square. Armenia is 25 km from Casa Borbon. WiFi is available throughout the property. The rooms come with flat TV and private...

From 48,00 (USD $) ❯ Go to website

Reserva El Cairo - Valle de Cocora

Destination: Salento

Located in Salento, Reserva El Cairo - Valle de Cocora features a garden. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi. A tour...

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Hotel Salento Plaza

Destination: Salento

Offering a sun terrace and views of the garden, Hotel Salento plaza is situated in Salento in the Quindio Region, 100 m from the main square and 26 km from Santa Rosa de Cabal. The rooms are...

From 64,00 (USD $) ❯ Go to website

Terrazas de Salento

Destination: Salento

Terrazas de Salento is set in Salento, 15 km from Armenia and 24 km from Pereira. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. Views of the mountain,...

From 26,00 (USD $) ❯ Go to website