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Cocora Valley
Ideal: Ideal for nature, hiking, photography, and Andes scenery.
Cocora Valley is one of Colombia's most striking natural landscapes. Wax palm trees — the world's tallest palm species — rise above misty valleys and green hills, creating one of the Andes' most iconic photo routes.
Why go?
- See giant wax palm trees up close
- Hike Andean valleys and take nature photographs
- Experience one of Colombia's most dramatic rural landscapes
Travel tip
Weather is usually misty and humid; bring waterproof shoes and a rain jacket; easily reached from Salento town.
