Cocora Valley Shared Tour
Description
Discover the natural beauty of Cocora Valley on this shared tour. Meet us at the central square of Salento, where our transportation will take you to the heart of the valley. With its towering wax palms and lush green landscapes, Cocora Valley is one of Colombia’s most iconic destinations. Our expert guide will accompany you throughout the tour, offering insights into the flora, fauna, and history of the region. All tickets and transportation from Salento are included, making this a hassle-free way to experience one of the country’s most stunning locations. Cocora Valley is home to the world’s tallest palm trees, the wax palms, which stand over 60 meters high. The lush valley is part of the larger Los Nevados National Natural Park and provides visitors with breathtaking scenery and opportunities for exploration. This tour is perfect for nature lovers and those looking to experience one of the most beautiful landscapes in Colombia. If you wish, you can add a Coffee Farm experience
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Itinerary
Begin your journey by meeting us at Salento’s central square. Here, you’ll join the group and board our transportation to Cocora Valley. Enjoy a short scenic drive from Salento to Cocora Valley. Our guide will provide you with an introduction to the area along the way.
Explore the breathtaking Cocora Valley. Walk through the valley, marvel at the towering wax palms, and enjoy the rich biodiversity of this natural wonder. Our guide will share the history and significance of the area during the hike.
After a memorable experience in the valley, we’ll return to Salento’s central square, where the tour will conclude.
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What's included
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour requires a moderate amount of walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended.
- The weather can be unpredictable, so bring a jacket or raincoat.
- This tour is shared, so you will be joined by other travelers.
- If you wish, you can add a Coffee Farm experience and enjoy both activities on the same day
Reviews(48)
Great tour of the cócora valley. Everything went very smoothly. Juan was a great guide and helped us manage all the logistics, and was able to tell us a great deal about the cócora valley and its nature as we hiked through it. Couldn’t ask for anything more!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted everything went smoothly and that Juan made your Cocora Valley experience so enjoyable. It's great to know his knowledge, guidance, and help with the logistics made the day even more special. We truly appreciate your recommendation!
We visited Cocora to admire the giant palm trees because a friend had recommended it to us. The site is wonderful, so beautiful and well-maintained. She also told us that it looked a bit like an amusement park and unfortunately it's true. Way too many people for Instagramming!!! It's a bit of a shame, but fortunately our guide was very interesting and passionate. He explained many things to us about the site and the region, and we were also able to chat about Colombia. Can be done as a family with children.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the breathtaking beauty of the Cocora Valley and that our guide’s passion and knowledge made your visit even more meaningful. We understand your comments about the number of visitors, as it is one of Colombia’s most iconic destinations, especially during peak times. We’re glad that, despite this, you were still able to appreciate the landscape, learn about the region, and enjoy the experience with your family. Thank you for your kind words, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in Colombia!
The tour guide was very informative, professional and pleasant. Señor Carmelo went out of his to make sure everyone was okay, safe and left behind. His explanations of how the palms , the animals and environment work together.
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great experience with Señor Carmelo. It’s fantastic to know that his professionalism, kindness, and dedication to the group's safety made the tour so enjoyable. We’re also happy that you appreciated his insightful explanations about the wax palms, local wildlife, and the unique ecosystem of the Cocora Valley. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in Colombia
It is a very beautiful place, the experience is incredible… the only issue was a slight delay in the departure time, but it was a very pleasant tour.
Such a beautiful hike. Our guide Juan Miguel was great - he knew so much about the environment and had great information on the area
Thank you so much for this review, we love hearing that you enjoyed the hike and the experience overall. Sounds like Juan Miguel’s knowledge about the environment made the day even more special. Thanks for spending part of your trip with us!
I enjoyed this tour very much. My tour guide, Juan Camilo, introduced many things about plants and geometry to me. We discussed cultural issues. Chill and informative. I would like to recommend this tour.
We’re glad you had such a relaxing and enriching experience. It’s great to know Juan Camilo’s knowledge and conversations made the tour both interesting and enjoyable. Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing Gran Colombia Tours, we hope to welcome you again soon.
Very interesting to know the valley, very nice scenery The guide, Juan Camilo, knew the area perfectly well and was excellent with his explanations.
Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed discovering the valley and its beautiful landscapes. It’s great to know Juan Camilo’s knowledge and explanations made the experience even more special. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back to Colombia with Gran Colombia Tours soon! ¡Gracias por tu amable reseña! Nos alegra mucho saber que disfrutaste conocer el valle y sus hermosos paisajes. Es excelente saber que el conocimiento y las explicaciones de Juan Camilo hicieron la experiencia aún más especial. Agradecemos sinceramente tus comentarios y esperamos darte la bienvenida nuevamente en Colombia con Gran Colombia Tours muy pronto.
Beautiful place to visit and my guide was so lovely and friendly. Shared lots of information and made sure to talk to the whole group and check we were okay
Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed such a beautiful place and that your guide made the experience even better with their friendliness and attentiveness. It’s great to know they shared valuable information and made sure everyone in the group felt comfortable throughout the tour. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back to Colombia with Gran Colombia Tours soon!
Combined both Cocora Valley and Coffee Farm tour, and it went super well. Cocora Valley guide was so great, part historian, anthropologist, ecologist, etc. We learned alot, and it was stunning. I felt like I was in the heavens. We had a 90 min break in between and could roam around Salento (super charming, touristy town) and then went to the Coffee Farm. The tour guide was great, big focus on the production of coffee from bean to cup. It was local and small, so felt very lucky to have had this experience. The whole thing was excellent and worth the price.
Thank you for your wonderful and detailed review! We're delighted to hear you had such a complete and enriching experience combining Cocora Valley and the Coffee Farm. It’s great to know you enjoyed the depth of knowledge from your guides and the stunning beauty of the valley, as well as the charm of Salento. We truly appreciate your feedback and are happy to hear it was worth it for you. We hope to welcome you back to Colombia with Gran Colombia Tours soon!
The tour to the palm trees was amazing, Juan was incredibly knowledgeable , he took the time to explain and answer all our questions Overall I had an amazing experience!!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you had such an amazing experience and enjoyed the tour to the palm trees. It’s great to know Juan made it even more special with his knowledge and dedication, taking the time to explain everything and answer your questions. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back to Colombia with Gran Colombia Tours soon!
