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Cocora Valley Circuit

  • The Cocora Valley is a magical place that will leave you breathless. With its imposing wax palms being the largest in the world, it is a destination that you cannot miss. It is one of the most beautiful places in Colombia. It is located in the department of Quindío and is home to a large number of wax palms, the national tree of Colombia.

    This 1-day hiking tour to the Cocora Valley is an excellent option for nature and adventure lovers.

    • Explore natural trails surrounded by lush vegetation and diverse fauna.
    • You will get to know the Palma de Cera and the history of the Cocora Valley, one of the most beautiful places in Colombia.
    • You will visit a natural reserve with many Hummingbirds called Acaime
    • You will enjoy one of the most privileged views of the Cocora Valley
  • ❌ Transfers from other cities to the starting point of the tour

    ❌ Additional drinks and meals

    ❌ Expenses not specified above

    ❌ Trekking clothing and equipment

    ✅ Private round trip transportation from Salento.

    ✅ Lunch

    ✅ Local Drink.

    ✅ Entrance to the Acaime Reserve

    ✅ Entrance to the El Portón farm trail

    ✅ Entrance to the viewpoint trail.

    ✅ Guidance with professional guides

    ✅ Medical assistance insurance.

    ✅ Tour photos

    ⚠️ If you need transfer from another city at the beginning of the tour, contact us to help you.

  • 🚐 Meeting and Departure 8:00 AM

    Our trip begins in Salento or Armenia, the tour leader and the driver will pick you up at 8 AM in a private vehicle that will take us to the Cocora Valley in a journey of approximately 30 minutes.


    🚶‍♂️ Arrival at the Cocora Valley and Start of the Hike

    After receiving the Guide's recommendations, you will begin to walk through the Cocora Valley where you will be able to appreciate the great landscapes of this incredible place, with technical stops to hydrate and at the same time the guide will surprise you with his environmental and historical interpretation of this place. .


    ⛰️ Arrival at the Colibries Acaime reserve

    At the 5th kilometer we will arrive at the Acaime hummingbird reserve, which is home to hundreds of different species of birds, including hummingbirds. At this place we will take a break and have a local hot drink.


    ⛰️ Start of the Hike for the return

    To return to our starting point, we will take a different path ascending the mountain, which will allow us to appreciate the mountain from another perspective and descend through the viewpoints of the Cera palm forest.


    🚐 Return to Salento

    At the end of our hike we will have the final reflections of our tour and thanks from the guide, where our vehicle will be waiting for us that will take us back to Salento


    🥗 Lunch

    After enjoying the great attractions of this tour, we will return to Salento again to have a delicious lunch.

    • Days before the walk, pay attention to your diet, do not consume alcohol or drugs and do not smoke.
    • Carry identification document
    • Perform a prior warm-up
    • Carry a backpack to avoid carrying items in your hands, always have them available
    • Constantly hydrate
    • Do not drink alcoholic beverages or hallucinogenic drugs before and during the tour.
    • Only ascend or walk as far as the guide suggests, following his instructions at all times.
    • Do not extract any plant or animal species from the ecosystem.
    • Return all trash to the city.
    • Comfortable, quick-drying clothing for walking, avoid cotton and do not wear jeans.
    • Footwear with good grip, preferably boots, failing that, sports shoes with good grip, try not to wear them for the first time on the day of the walk.
    • A backpack or backpack to pack your things
    • 1 Bottle with water of at least 1 Liter.
    • Waterproof jacket or rain poncho
    • Cap or hat
    • Blocker and repellent
    • Snacks to snack on, don't overdo it, remember to load it
    • Don't forget to bring your identification document, ID card, ID card or passport.

    In addition to this, we recommend:

    • - Hiking poles
    • - Buff or Neck

Price per person:

$ 70 USD | $ 260.000 COP

​*The Price in Dollars is approximate

Choose the number of participants to know the price.

  • The Cocora Valley is a magical place that will leave you breathless. With its imposing wax palms being the largest in the world, it is a destination that you cannot miss. It is one of the most beautiful places in Colombia. It is located in the department of Quindío and is home to a large number of wax palms, the national tree of Colombia.

    This 1-day hiking tour to the Cocora Valley is an excellent option for nature and adventure lovers.

    • Explore natural trails surrounded by lush vegetation and diverse fauna.
    • You will get to know the Palma de Cera and the history of the Cocora Valley, one of the most beautiful places in Colombia.
    • You will visit a natural reserve with many Hummingbirds called Acaime
    • You will enjoy one of the most privileged views of the Cocora Valley
  • ❌ Transfers from other cities to the starting point of the tour

    ❌ Additional drinks and meals

    ❌ Expenses not specified above

    ❌ Trekking clothing and equipment

    ✅ Private round trip transportation from Salento.

    ✅ Lunch

    ✅ Local Drink.

    ✅ Entrance to the Acaime Reserve

    ✅ Entrance to the El Portón farm trail

    ✅ Entrance to the viewpoint trail.

    ✅ Guidance with professional guides

    ✅ Medical assistance insurance.

    ✅ Tour photos

    ⚠️ If you need transfer from another city at the beginning of the tour, contact us to help you.

  • 🚐 Meeting and Departure 8:00 AM

    Our trip begins in Salento or Armenia, the tour leader and the driver will pick you up at 8 AM in a private vehicle that will take us to the Cocora Valley in a journey of approximately 30 minutes.


    🚶‍♂️ Arrival at the Cocora Valley and Start of the Hike

    After receiving the Guide's recommendations, you will begin to walk through the Cocora Valley where you will be able to appreciate the great landscapes of this incredible place, with technical stops to hydrate and at the same time the guide will surprise you with his environmental and historical interpretation of this place. .


    ⛰️ Arrival at the Colibries Acaime reserve

    At the 5th kilometer we will arrive at the Acaime hummingbird reserve, which is home to hundreds of different species of birds, including hummingbirds. At this place we will take a break and have a local hot drink.


    ⛰️ Start of the Hike for the return

    To return to our starting point, we will take a different path ascending the mountain, which will allow us to appreciate the mountain from another perspective and descend through the viewpoints of the Cera palm forest.


    🚐 Return to Salento

    At the end of our hike we will have the final reflections of our tour and thanks from the guide, where our vehicle will be waiting for us that will take us back to Salento


    🥗 Lunch

    After enjoying the great attractions of this tour, we will return to Salento again to have a delicious lunch.

    • Days before the walk, pay attention to your diet, do not consume alcohol or drugs and do not smoke.
    • Carry identification document
    • Perform a prior warm-up
    • Carry a backpack to avoid carrying items in your hands, always have them available
    • Constantly hydrate
    • Do not drink alcoholic beverages or hallucinogenic drugs before and during the tour.
    • Only ascend or walk as far as the guide suggests, following his instructions at all times.
    • Do not extract any plant or animal species from the ecosystem.
    • Return all trash to the city.
    • Comfortable, quick-drying clothing for walking, avoid cotton and do not wear jeans.
    • Footwear with good grip, preferably boots, failing that, sports shoes with good grip, try not to wear them for the first time on the day of the walk.
    • A backpack or backpack to pack your things
    • 1 Bottle with water of at least 1 Liter.
    • Waterproof jacket or rain poncho
    • Cap or hat
    • Blocker and repellent
    • Snacks to snack on, don't overdo it, remember to load it
    • Don't forget to bring your identification document, ID card, ID card or passport.

    In addition to this, we recommend:

    • - Hiking poles
    • - Buff or Neck

Cocora Valley Circuit

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What is the tour like?

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Seguridad

Guías profesionales y locales certificados en primeros auxilios en lugares remotos.

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Experiencia

Un equipo con +10 años de experiencia y apasionado la naturaleza.

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Proposito ECO

Buscamos la conservación y uso sostenible de la biodiversidad.

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Destinos Ocultos

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