[Salento | The ancient city of the coffee region]

[Salento | Ancient capital of the coffee region] — A hill town surrounded by color and greenery, a place where you can experience nature and coffee with excitement — Built on a hill at an altitude of about 1,895m, Salento is one of the oldest towns in Colombia's Quindío department. It is known for its beautiful colonial architecture registered with UNESCO and as the gateway to the Cocora Valley, where the world's tallest wax palms spread. ⸻ 📍[Location] 24km northeast of Armenia, can be reached by plane or bus from Quito. The city center is compact and can be explored in about 15 minutes on foot. 🕰️[Sightseeing points] ・Walking around the city: Enjoy colorful buildings and cafes in about 1 to 2 hours. ・Cocora Valley trekking: About half a day to a full day. Choose the distance that suits you from multiple marked routes. ・Coffee plantation tour: About 2 to 3 hours. By touring the farm and experiencing the roasting, you can learn about the beans before drinking them, and you can enjoy the coffee to its fullest. ⸻ ✨Recommended points • Cityscape: The colorful doors and windows on the white walls are vivid! It's perfect for taking photos . • Cocora Valley: The fantastic landscape with the world's largest wax palms standing in a forest is breathtakingly beautiful. • Coffee tour: A full range of experiences run directly by farmers. You'll be amazed at how the taste changes completely from the cultivation of the beans to roasting and tasting. • Mirador (observation deck): You can get a panoramic view of the city, and you can take fantastic photos at sunrise or sunset. • Chocolate and tiejo experience: There are plenty of activities such as a tour of local chocolate workshops and the Colombian version of curling, "Tejo". ⸻ 🎒Tips and advice • The average temperature is 17°C, and it gets cold in the mornings and evenings, so a light jacket is essential. • Travel to Cocora Valley and the farms by Jeep Willy. Plan your trip with plenty of time for the round trip. • Coffee tours are popular, so we recommend making a reservation in advance. • There are few people on Calle Real (the main street) before 8am, so you can take photos in peace. ⸻ 🌟【How to take your fun up a notch】 You can go on a full-scale trekking trip into the depths of Cocora Valley (Paramillo del Quindío, etc.), or take a day trip to nearby Filandia. You can immerse yourself in the quiet Colombian atmosphere. ⸻ #Salento #Colombia #Salento #AbsolutelyFreeTrip