Filandia Valle del Cocora & Salento Tour
Filandia Valle del Cocora & Salento TourEarly-morning leave for Cocora Valley, located in National Park 'Los Nevados', admire the "Quindian wax-palm", Colombia's national tree, reaching an amazing 60mts-height. Hummingbirds and endemic yellow-eared parrot live here. Upon arrival, either hiking or horseback-riding, head into cloud-forest; enjoy biodiversity of flora and fauna. Cross Quindio River walking-along an ecological pathway through the tallest wax-palms in the world. Stop at a trout farm and enjoy a traditional smoked-trout meal. Continue 10km towards traditional Salento; enjoy city-tour through 'Bolivar Square' with its colorful balconies, 'calle real', handicrafts shops and Cocora viewpoint. Visit traditional village Finlandia; enjoy city-tour to viewpoint, colonial homes, Bolivar Square and coffee shops. Spend some time soaking-up regional atmosphere, return to hotel.
Visit to ·Cocora Valley – National Natural Park 'Los Nevados' ·Quindio river ·Trout farm – enjoy traditional smoked-trout meal ·Town of Salento ·Finlandia Village Duration: Approximately nine hours from Manizales. SCHEDULE: To be arranged. Guide: Private bilingual guide. |
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