Coffee Triangle Travel Guide

Name: Hotel Estelar El Cable
Price range: AU$141
Rating: 9

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*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.

It's so hard not to pull over every 5 minutes while Driving between towns in #Colombia. The #landscapes are just so beautiful. This was near #Aranzazu on our way to #Salamina. #Mountains #Clouds #rain #landscape #Nature

The valley of Cocora is splendid. Nice trek, not too hard, in beautiful landscape and rainforest. Last 5 hours. Must see around Salento

The view from my home in Salamina. #Colombia

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Where to stay in Coffee Triangle

Puerto Beltrancito

You might make a stop by Magdalena River while you're exploring Puerto Beltrancito.

Termales del Otoño

Km 5 Antigua Vía al Nevado del Ruiz Villamaria Caldas

Stay at this spa hotel in Villamaria. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (673 reviews)

Excellent

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

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Glamping Lumbre

km 7 via valle de cocora Salento Quindío

AU$259

5 Mar - 6 Mar

Stay at this spa hotel in Salento. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Cocora Valley and Reserva Natural Acaime are located ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews)

Our stay was amazing! The staff were incredibly nice. Our stay was relaxing and enjoyable. The only feedback is we wish there was Wi-Fi in the rooms and that the bed was a little softer. Although we came here to disconnect, having Wi-FI to communicate with family and manage flight check-ins would ...

Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025

Hotel Estelar El Cable

Carrera 23 C No 64 A-60 Manizales Caldas

AU$141

10 Mar - 11 Mar

Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Manizales. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Palogrande Stadium and Torre ...

9/10 Wonderful! (427 reviews)

Location is excellent and the service great! We had a great stay

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Villa Mediterranea

Aldea Doradal Puerto Triunfo Antioquia

Stay at this aparthotel in Puerto Triunfo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Popular attractions Hacienda Nápoles Theme Park and El Santorini Colombiano ...

7.8/10 Good! (7 reviews)

New apartment, everything was clean and bed was super comfortable, I’ll recommend staying here

Reviewed on 2 Apr 2025

Hotel Estar

23-36 Cl. 61 Manizales Caldas

Stay at this aparthotel in Manizales. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions Palogrande Stadium and Torre de El Cable ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (7 reviews)

Excelente

El aparta hotel se encuera en una zona segura, es muy confortable, aseado, tiene lo necesario para una estadía amena. El trato de la recepción es amable, claro en las indicaciones del manejo del aparta hotel. Muchas gracias.

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2024

Casa Azul

69-10 Cra. 23c Manizales Caldas

Stay at this apartment in Manizales. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Palogrande Stadium and Torre de El Cable are located ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (6 reviews)

Access to the property and check-in not very efficient

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2025

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Popular places to visit

Cocora Valley

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cocora Valley during your travels in Salento. Wander the forests or discover the area's mountain views.

Colombia , Salento 2022 - Termales Santa Rosa de Cabal is a Spa thermal baths immersed in nature outdoors with waterfall and hot water tubs for the well-being of the body - tourist attraction

Santa Rosa de Cabal Hot Springs

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Santa Rosa de Cabal Hot Springs during your travels in Santa Rosa de Cabal. Discover the area's hot springs and spas.

Nevado del Ruiz

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Nevado del Ruiz during your travels in Villamaria. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

Los Nevados National Park

The cloud forests of this picturesque park, along with stunning lakes and volcanic activity, create an otherworldly setting in the heart of the coffee region.

Persona Puente Cascada Santa Rosa de Cabal Aguas Termales San Vicente Colombia

San Vicente Thermal Springs

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at San Vicente Thermal Springs during your travels in Santa Rosa de Cabal. Discover the area's hot springs and spas.

Ziplining over beautiful and greenish Rio Claro was one of our best experiences in Colombia. Friendly staff to accompany us, stunning views, cool setting.
#waterlust

Natural Reserve Canondel Rio Claro

Explore the great outdoors at Natural Reserve Canondel Rio Claro, a lovely green space in San Francisco. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.