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Traveling to Cocora Valley
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🧭 Good to know
In the heart of Colombia’s coffee region, the Cocora Valley is famous for its wax palms, the tallest in the world, sometimes over 50 metres high. It is explored on foot from the colourful village of Salento, through the cloud forest and the Acaime reserve with its hummingbirds. On Globamigo, find hiking companions, local guides and authentic places to stay in the region’s fincas.
📅 Best time to goDecember to March and June to August, the driest months; set off early to avoid the mist.
⭐ Must-sees
- The wax palm hiking loop
- Acaime reserve and its hummingbirds
- Salento village and its viewpoint
- A coffee farm (finca) tour
- Filandia, a quieter nearby village
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❓ Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cocora Valley?December to March and June to August, the driest months; set off early to avoid the mist.
What to do and see in Cocora Valley?The wax palm hiking loop, Acaime reserve and its hummingbirds, Salento village and its viewpoint, A coffee farm (finca) tour, Filandia, a quieter nearby village.
How to find a travel buddy for Cocora Valley?On Globamigo, sign up for free and add your dates: you see the travelers heading to Cocora Valley at the same time as you and can write to them in your language, thanks to automatic translation. You can also post a search for travel companions.
How to find a local guide in Cocora Valley?Guides, tour agencies and places to stay in Cocora Valley registered on Globamigo can be contacted directly, with no commission: you see their offers, indicative prices and travelers’ reviews, and you book directly with them.
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