Coffee Triangle Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

For more on Colombia travel visit www.instagram.com/globesurfing *HIDDEN GEM, THIS IS NOT COCORA* DESTINATION: LA CARBONERA, Salento, Colombia - Be one of the first to lay eyes on an unspoilt paradise! In Salento, Colombia there is a palm tree forest sitting at 3000 meters called "La Carbonera". People usually come to Salento to visit Valle de Cocora to see the 900 tallest palms in the world, however La Carbonera has 2 million palms making it the largest in the world and is entirely off of the radar, you won't find it on Google or in any guidebook. La Carbonera has only been visited by 900 tourists since 2016. Only one tour company has permission to show people this beautiful valley. 20 years ago the entire region was occupied by rebel forces which has kept it off of the tourist route. This is also the only place you can spot the yellow eared parrot, a bird species that was considered extinct in the 90s until later rediscovered in La Carbonera. 400 live in the area and can't be seen anywhere else in the world. HOW TO GET THERE: @SalentoCycling are the only tour company that can take you there. The guys drive you to a view point with a delicious picnic. After you'll have the chance to walk into the forest before biking 20km downhill back into town (not for the faint hearted!) 100,000COP/£28.
For more on Colombia travel visit www.instagram.com/globesurfing *HIDDEN GEM, THIS IS NOT COCORA* DESTINATION: LA CARBONERA, Salento, Colombia - Be one of the first to lay eyes on an unspoilt paradise! In Salento, Colombia there is a palm tree forest sitting at 3000 meters called "La Carbonera". People usually come to Salento to visit Valle de Cocora to see the 900 tallest palms in the world, however La Carbonera has 2 million palms making it the largest in the world and is entirely off of the radar, you won't find it on Google or in any guidebook. La Carbonera has only been visited by 900 tourists since 2016. Only one tour company has permission to show people this beautiful valley. 20 years ago the entire region was occupied by rebel forces which has kept it off of the tourist route. This is also the only place you can spot the yellow eared parrot, a bird species that was considered extinct in the 90s until later rediscovered in La Carbonera. 400 live in the area and can't be seen anywhere else in the world. HOW TO GET THERE: @SalentoCycling are the only tour company that can take you there. The guys drive you to a view point with a delicious picnic. After you'll have the chance to walk into the forest before biking 20km downhill back into town (not for the faint hearted!) 100,000COP/£28.
It's so hard not to pull over every 5 minutes while Driving between towns in #Colombia. The #landscapes are just so beautiful. This was near #Aranzazu on our way to #Salamina. #Mountains #Clouds #rain #landscape #Nature
The valley of Cocora is splendid. Nice trek, not too hard, in beautiful landscape and rainforest. Last 5 hours. Must see around Salento
The view from my home in Salamina. #Colombia

Where to stay in Coffee Triangle

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Puerto Beltrancito

You might make a stop by Magdalena River while you're exploring Puerto Beltrancito.

Puerto Beltrancito
Termales del Otoño

Termales del Otoño

4 out of 5
Km 5 Antigua Vía al Nevado del Ruiz Villamaria Caldas
Stay at this spa hotel in Villamaria. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (669 reviews)
Amazing stay! A real treat

Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

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Hotel Estelar El Cable

Hotel Estelar El Cable

3.5 out of 5
Carrera 23 C No 64 A-60 Manizales Caldas
The price is NZ$136 per night from 7 Feb to 8 Feb
NZ$136
7 Feb - 8 Feb
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Manizales. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Palogrande Stadium and Torre ...
9/10 Wonderful! (421 reviews)
Nice hotel, although didn't find the bed super comfortable.

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Hotel Estelar El Cable
Hotel Carretero

Hotel Carretero

3.5 out of 5
Carrera 23 - 35A 31 Manizales Caldas
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Manizales. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Popular attractions Los Fundadores Theater and Caldas Park ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (185 reviews)
Excellent and professional staff. Rooms are comfortable and extremely clean.

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

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Villa Mediterranea

Villa Mediterranea

2 out of 5
Aldea Doradal Puerto Triunfo Antioquia
Stay at this aparthotel in Puerto Triunfo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Popular attractions Hacienda Nápoles Theme Park and El Santorini Colombiano ...
7.8/10 Good! (7 reviews)
New apartment, everything was clean and bed was super comfortable, I’ll recommend staying here

Reviewed on 2 Apr 2025

Villa Mediterranea
Hotel Estar

Hotel Estar

2 out of 5
23-36 Cl. 61 Manizales Caldas
Stay at this aparthotel in Manizales. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions Palogrande Stadium and Torre de El Cable ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (7 reviews)
Excelente
El aparta hotel se encuera en una zona segura, es muy confortable, aseado, tiene lo necesario para una estadía amena. El trato de la recepción es amable, claro en las indicaciones del manejo del aparta hotel. Muchas gracias.

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2024

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Casa Azul

Casa Azul

3 out of 5
69-10 Cra. 23c Manizales Caldas
Stay at this apartment in Manizales. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Palogrande Stadium and Torre de El Cable are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (6 reviews)
Access to the property and check-in not very efficient

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2025

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Popular places to visit

G2XDC1 Local farmer in the Cocora Valley near Salento, Colombia

Cocora Valley

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cocora Valley during your travels in Salento. Wander the forests or discover the area's mountain views.

Cocora Valley
Colombia , Salento 2022 - Termales Santa Rosa de Cabal is a Spa thermal baths immersed in nature outdoors with waterfall and hot water tubs for the well-being of the body - tourist attraction

Santa Rosa de Cabal Hot Springs

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Santa Rosa de Cabal Hot Springs during your travels in Santa Rosa de Cabal. Discover the area's hot springs and spas.

Santa Rosa de Cabal Hot Springs
Landscape in Nevado del Ruiz with various espeletia plants

Nevado del Ruiz

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Nevado del Ruiz during your travels in Villamaria. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

Nevado del Ruiz
Los Nevados National Park showing mist or fog and mountains

Los Nevados National Park

The cloud forests of this picturesque park, along with stunning lakes and volcanic activity, create an otherworldly setting in the heart of the coffee region.

Los Nevados National Park
Persona Puente Cascada Santa Rosa de Cabal Aguas Termales San Vicente Colombia

San Vicente Thermal Springs

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at San Vicente Thermal Springs during your travels in Santa Rosa de Cabal. Discover the area's hot springs and spas.

San Vicente Thermal Springs
Ziplining over beautiful and greenish Rio Claro was one of our best experiences in Colombia. Friendly staff to accompany us, stunning views, cool setting. #waterlust

Natural Reserve Canondel Rio Claro

Explore the great outdoors at Natural Reserve Canondel Rio Claro, a lovely green space in San Francisco. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Natural Reserve Canondel Rio Claro

Cities near Coffee Triangle

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Manizales

Architectural marvel: The helical bridge in Pereira, Colombia. Panoramic View

Pereira

Monserrate which includes mountains, tranquil scenes and landscape views

Bogotá

Las tetas de Doima- Ibagué Tolima

Ibagué