Horseback riding in Salento: Coffee farms and Boquerón River

Four and a half hours on horseback through coffee country and down to the river

Horseback riding in Salento combines a 2.5-hour ride through forest and panoramic viewpoints with a walking tour of Finca de Café Las Acacias, where you see coffee harvesting and extraction methods firsthand. The route crosses the lower Boquerón River and ends with a cup of coffee at the farm. Spanish-language guide, riding helmet, rain ponchos and viewpoint tickets are included. The full experience runs about 4.5 hours from the Cocoratours facility in town.

The experience

You start at the Cocoratours facility in Salento and spend the first 2.5 hours on horseback, moving through the municipality's forests and natural viewpoints. The ride takes you across varied terrain, not a flat loop, but a route designed to show the landscape that makes this region work. You'll cross the lower Boquerón River as part of the route, which means the ride itself is the point, not a transfer to somewhere else.

After the ride, you walk through Finca de Café Las Acacias to see how coffee actually moves from plant to cup. You watch harvesting and learn the extraction methods the farm uses. This is not a museum or a shop. It's a working farm, and the tour shows you the labor and timing that go into what you drink. At the end, the farm serves you a cup of their own coffee: the thing you came to understand, ready to taste.

The guide speaks Spanish. If you need English, that's an additional 70 USD at checkout. Rain ponchos and a riding helmet are provided. The route includes time at the viewpoints, and medical assistance is on hand if needed. Public transportation runs to the area, though you'll want to confirm the schedule before you book.

What’s included

• Spanish-language guide.
• riding helmet and rain ponchos.
• viewpoint tickets.
• walking tour of the coffee farm with harvesting and extraction methods.
• a cup of coffee served at the farm.
• medical assistance policy.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day9 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 15:00

Book up to5h before

AgesAdult (18 to 44 years) · Senior (45 to 77 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (under 5)

GroupPrivate

Live guideSpanish

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 due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 70

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Cocoratours Valle de cocora

Is this one for you?Book this if you speak Spanish or want to add a bilingual guide. The horseback portion is a full working ride through forest and river crossings, not a short loop, so choose it if you're ready for sustained time in the saddle.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (under 5).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How much riding experience do I need for this horseback riding in Salento?

The ride suits all physical fitness levels. You don't need prior experience. The route is designed for riders of varying abilities, and the guide leads the group through the forests and viewpoints at a pace that works for everyone.

What exactly happens at the coffee farm during the tour?

At Finca de Café Las Acacias, you walk the working farm and see harvesting and coffee extraction methods in action. The farm then serves you a cup of their own coffee at the end, so you taste what you've learned about.

Does the ride cross the Boquerón River, or do we just see it?

You cross the lower Boquerón River as part of the horseback route. The crossing is part of the ride itself, not a separate stop, and it's one of the scenic moments the itinerary includes.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to pay extra for?

The ride includes a Spanish-language guide, riding helmet, rain ponchos, viewpoint tickets and the farm tour with coffee at the end. English-language guiding costs an additional 70 USD if you need it. Food and transportation to the valley are separate.