Cocora Valley tour from Salento: Walk among 60-meter wax palms

Walk among the world's tallest palms in a single morning from Salento

A shared tour of Cocora Valley departing from Salento's central square, with a live guide in English or Spanish, entry tickets, and round-trip transport included. You walk through the valley floor among wax palms that reach over 60 meters high, learning the ecology and history of the region from your guide, and return to Salento by early afternoon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Cocora Valley from Salento

• Meet at Salento central square
• Drive to Cocora Valley
• Hike and explore Cocora Valley
• Return to Salento central square

The experience

You meet at Salento's central square in the morning and board transport to Cocora Valley for a short scenic drive into the region. A live guide in English or Spanish travels with your group, introducing the area and its ecology as you approach. The tour centers on walking through the valley itself, where the wax palms, the world's tallest palm species, rise above the surrounding landscape. Your guide shares the history and significance of these trees and the broader biodiversity of the region as you move through the terrain. Entry to the valley and all transportation from Salento are included, so there's no separate ticket to buy or logistics to arrange.

The walk is moderate in length and pace. Comfortable shoes are essential because the ground can be uneven and the weather unpredictable, so a jacket or raincoat is worth packing. The tour lasts around four hours from start to finish, including the drive and the time spent exploring. You'll return to Salento's central square where the tour concludes, leaving the afternoon free for the town itself. The group is shared, so you'll be joined by other travelers. A format that keeps costs down and often brings together people interested in the same landscape.

What’s included

• A live guide in English or Spanish.
• entry ticket to Cocora Valley.
• round-trip transport from Salento's central square.
• all-risk insurance.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 14:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (4 to 85 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Gran Colombia Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying in Salento for a day and want a shared group departure. You'll walk a few hours over uneven terrain in variable weather, so come ready for moderate physical exertion on foot.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

How tall are the wax palms in Cocora Valley?

The wax palms stand over 60 meters high, making them the world's tallest palm species. They dominate the valley landscape and are the centerpiece of the walk.

What's included in the tour price?

Entry to Cocora Valley, round-trip transport from Salento's central square, a guide in English or Spanish, and all-risk insurance are included. Food and drinks are not.

How much walking is involved?

The tour requires a moderate amount of walking through the valley. Comfortable shoes are essential, and the terrain can be uneven depending on recent weather.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the valley?

No. Transport from Salento's central square to Cocora Valley and back is included in the tour price, so you only need to meet the group at the starting point.