From my experience I think that Salento is one of the most beautiful villages in the coffee axis, in this place you can see a beautiful landscape, characterized by its diversity of plants, flowers ... etc. Additionally the town is characterized by the style of the constructions and its beautiful colors.

I will always remember Salento for his kind, warm people; where you drink good coffee, infusions of a wide variety of fruits, where horseback riding and ecological walks are made towards the Cocora Valley

Coffee culture

The culture in this region has its origin in the "Antioquia colonization", the people of this region stand out for their entrepreneurial spirit, industriousness and kindness. With the coffee activity, a set of traditions and manifestations that are crazy, regional and national pride have been consolidated:

- Crafts: among which some related to the coffee culture stand out, such as the Aguadeño hat and the baskets or baskets of Filandia, the guadua products of several municipalities of Quindío, or those of fique in Aranzazu.

-The gastronomy: represented by the paisa or mountaineering food and that is characterized by its quantity, ways of preparation, presentation, color and aesthetics.

-The myths and legends: such as Madremonte, Patasola, Hojarasquín del Monte and Mohán, refer to spirits or manifestations related to the devil, and are part of the oral tradition of the inhabitants.

-The Willys or yipao: American vehicle of the forties, which is still used massively in the region to transport coffee and passengers.

-Juan Valdez: It is an icon that identifies Colombian coffee growers in the world and was created by the Federation in 1959 to promote the origin of coffee.

-The typical costumes: The typical costumes with their hat, poncho, ruana and carriel.

Travelling Colombia: Surprised By Salento

Tourism in Salento

Cocora Valley

Los Nevados National Natural Park

Bolivar plaza

Church of Our Lady of Carmen

Coffee Tour "Finca El Ocaso"

HOW TO GET TO SALENTO?

To get to Salento from Bogotá, Cali or Ibagué you must first arrive to the city of Armenia, from Medellín and Manizales you will have to reach Pereira.

🚌 Bus Bogota to Armenia: $ 55,000 COP and 7 hours
🚌 Bus Cali to Armenia: $ 34,000 COP and 3 and a half hours
🚌 Bus Ibagué to Armenia: $ 27,000 COP and 3 hours
🚌 Bus Medellín to Pereira: $ 47,000 COP and 5 hours

SALENTO, QUINDÍO

Salento is the typical coffee town with friendly people and colorful streets. A small place considered the "Padre del Quindío Municipality", as it is the oldest of the three departments that make up the coffee axis.

The architecture of Salento is typical of the Antioquia colonization, in its houses of the town the balconies of colors and large flowered gates predominate, even some houses still retain their original structure in bahareque and mud.

Salento is 1,895 meters above sea level, its climate is mild and its average temperature is usually between 20 ° C and 10 ° C. So carry warm and comfortable clothes in your travel bag.

Salento

Salento is a beautiful town in Colombia located in the department of Quindío, a small place that seems to be stopped in time, with colorful houses and streets that reflect the strength of the entire coffee axis, and home of the Cocora Valley.