What is there to do in Valle de cocora?

• Hike Valle De Cocora.
• Visit A Coffee Plantation.
• Play A Game Of Tejo.
• Visit Salento’s Plaza.
• Stop By Iglesia Nuestra Senora Del Carmen.
• Stroll Down Calle Real.
• Take The Colorful Stairs To Mirador Alto De La Cruz (Viewpoint)
• Visit A Coffee Shop.

Why is Cocora Valley famous?

Cocora Valley in Colombia is famous for having the world’s tallest palm trees. It’s more commonly known in Spanish as “Valle Del Cocora”. The wax palm trees in Cocora Valley grow up to 60 meters (200 feet)!

Where is Cocora Valley located?

In the town of Salento, 15.5 miles north of Armenia, you can visit the Cocora Valley, where the wax palm, Colombia’s national tree, grows up to 197 feet in height. This tree provides the habitat for a very colorful bird, the yellow-eared parrot.

Where is the Valle del Cocora in Colombia?

View of Valle del Cócora with mountains and clouds. The Cocora valley (Spanish: Valle de Cocora) is a valley in the department of Quindío in the country of Colombia.

How to get to Cocora valley from Salento?

Vehicles (either private cars or jeep taxis from Salento) can then travel 11 km further on up into the valley as far as “Cocora”, a collection of campsites and restaurants – other parts of the valley can only be accessed either by hiking on the numerous trails or on horseback.

What do people do in the Cocora valley?

The majority of visitors make day visits from Salento, or come for the extensive camping and hiking opportunities in the valley and the national park. Other common activities are bird watching, mountain biking, horse riding, rafting, scenic flights, and swimming in the rivers.

What is the altitude of the Cocora valley?

The Cocora valley is located on the upper reaches of the Quindío River, the main river of the namesake department, located at an altitude between 1800 and 2400 meters.