Salento, Cocora Valley and Philadelphia Accessible Plan

In Salento travelers will explore one of the most charming villages of the Coffee Axis, known for its brightly colored houses, florid balconies and traditional atmosphere. They will walk along Calle Real, where they will find local crafts, boutique cafes and products made by artisans from the region. You can climb to the Salento viewpoint to take in the green mountains of the coffee landscape and the beginning of the Cocora Valley. Throughout the tour, the guide will share stories about Antioquia’s colonization, traditional architecture and the coffee culture that gives identity to the place.

In the Cocora Valley travelers will walk among the stunning wax palms, the national tree of Colombia, which can reach up to 60 meters high. You will enjoy a unique landscape surrounded by green mountains, mild haze and Andean birds that inhabit the fog forest. During the walk, the guide will explain the ecological importance of the valley, the conservation history of the ecosystem and curiosities about the wax palm. Travelers can stop for panoramic photographs, breathe fresh air and connect with one of Colombia’s most iconic natural scenes.

In Filandia, travelers will discover another of the most beautiful villages on the coffee axis, famous for its brightly colored colonial architecture, cobblestone streets and quiet atmosphere. They will walk through the main park and its surroundings, visiting artisan cafes, local designer shops and natural fiber workshops such as the “bejuco”, where artisans make traditional baskets. You can climb to the Philandia Viewpoint, where you will see spectacular valleys, coffee mountains and sunsets. The guide will share data about the local culture, typical cuisine and the history of the Antioquian colonization that shaped this charming town.