Cajamarca Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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.
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.
Sonesta Hotel Ibague

Sonesta Hotel Ibague

3.5 out of 5
Carrera 8 # 57-57 Centro comercial Acqua Ibagué Tolima
The price is AU$120 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$120
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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! (569 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Sonesta Hotel Ibague
Hotel Salento Real Eje Cafetero

Hotel Salento Real Eje Cafetero

4 out of 5
Calle 3 #4 -31 Salento Quindio
The price is AU$149 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
AU$149
30 Jan - 31 Jan
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! (584 reviews)
Spotkess.

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026

Hotel Salento Real Eje Cafetero
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$241 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
AU$241
26 Jan - 27 Jan
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! (278 reviews)
Todo increíble!!

Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025

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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (78 reviews)
Nice place

Reviewed on 9 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! (5 reviews)
Espectacular, mi esposo y yo tuvimos una noche fantástica rodeada de naturaleza, el sonido del río es maravilloso. La atención 10/10 muy amables la señora y su hijo. Súper recomendado

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Luna Glamping Salento
WAIKI Apartaestudio Amoblados

WAIKI Apartaestudio Amoblados

3 out of 5
Cr 4b#64a Ibagué Tolima
Stay at this aparthotel in Ibagué. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions La Estación Shopping Center Ibagué ...
WAIKI Apartaestudio Amoblados
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