Cajamarca Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

municipality of Cajamarca, on the Pan-American Highway in the Colombian Andes mountain range
municipality of Cajamarca, on the Pan-American Highway in the Colombian Andes mountain range
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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.

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Hotel Salento Real Eje Cafetero

Hotel Salento Real Eje Cafetero

4 out of 5
Calle 3 #4 -31 Salento Quindio
The price is AU$126 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
AU$126
8 Apr - 9 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Salento. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (596 reviews)
The property was excellent. Room was clean and alway done up whenever we came back. We had the Santa Isabella suite which was spacious with a king bed and sofa

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Hotel Salento Real Eje Cafetero
Sonesta Hotel Ibague

Sonesta Hotel Ibague

3.5 out of 5
Carrera 8 # 57-57 Centro comercial Acqua Ibagué Tolima
The price is AU$121 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
AU$121
13 Mar - 14 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Ibagué. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions La ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (596 reviews)
Clean hotel, convenient location and excellent service

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Sonesta Hotel Ibague
Bio Habitat Hotel, AKEN SOUL Collection

Bio Habitat Hotel, AKEN SOUL Collection

3.5 out of 5
KM 3 Via Armenia - Circasia Circasia Quindio
The price is AU$189 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
AU$189
12 Mar - 13 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Circasia. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (285 reviews)
This place is fabulous! We stayed for two nights and everything was super. The meals were deliciosa and our room was super. The staff were always friebdly and helpful.

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Bio Habitat Hotel, AKEN SOUL Collection
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Villa Salento Boutique Apartments

Villa Salento Boutique Apartments

3.5 out of 5
carrera 3 # 9-19 Salento quindio
Stay at this spa apartment in Salento. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (82 reviews)
Si, todo fue perfecto! el hotel es increíble

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Villa Salento Boutique Apartments
Luna Glamping Salento

Luna Glamping Salento

2 out of 5
Via A Vda. el Agrado Salento Quindío
Stay at this cabin in Salento. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and free bicycles on-site. Popular attractions Cocora Valley and Main Square are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
Staff was very helpful and attentive, the Cabin is small but expected, the space is very nice relaxing totally surrounded by nature

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Luna Glamping Salento
AREWÁ Biohabitat

AREWÁ Biohabitat

3 out of 5
Vía a Pijao Pijao Quindío
Stay at this chalet in Pijao. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attraction Recuca is located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
This small family-run place was perfect for a family of five (Mom, Dad, and 3 twenty-something kids). The owners are a lovely couple who gave us great attention and service including delicious home cooked meals. The separate A-frame 2 bedroom 2 bath was exactly as pictured. And the swimming pool ...

Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026

AREWÁ Biohabitat
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