Aug 10, 2024 · Hike renowned trails through dense cloud forests, spot colorful hummingbirds, and look out over the valley’s stunning scenery of wax palms, green pastures, and tall mountains. Discover everything you need to know about the painting …

The Cocora Valley (Spanish: Valle de Cocora) is a valley in the Quindío Department of Colombia. It is located in the Central Cordillera of the Andean mountains. "Cocora" was the name of a Quimbayan princess, daughter of the local chief Acaime, and means "star of water" (Spanish: estrella de agua).

Aug 8, 2016 · The Valle de Cocora hike in Salento, Colombia is famous for its towering wax palms & stunning scenic views. But, as usual, we were totally unprepared for the hike. Learn from our mistakes! Here's everything you need to know about preparing for & hiking Valle de Cocora.

A trip to Colombia isn't complete without visiting Cocora Valley (Valle de Cocora) to view the world's tallest palm trees & discover the coffee triangle.

El Valle de Cocora es, sin lugar a dudas, una de las paradas obligadas para todo aquél que visite Colombia. Cocora es conocido por albergar las palmeras más altas del mundo, las llamadas palmas de cera, consideradas árbol nacional de Colombia.

Jan 1, 2025 · The magical Cocora Valley is the home of Colombia’s national tree and symbol, the wax palm. This tall endangered palm dots the landscape of this extension to Los Nevados National Park, which is a popular day trip from nearby Salento. The best time to visit the Cocora Valley is during the week.

Aug 17, 2022 · Wondering how to do the Cocora Valley hike in Colombia? Read on for all the details! The Cocora Valley hike (or Valle de Cocora, in Spanish) is an absolute bucket list trail through what feels like a fantasy landscape.

Apr 28, 2024 · It is a beautiful small town located 20 minutes from the tallest wax palm trees in the world. These famous trees are located in Cocora Valley and the park also has some great hiking trails. Getting here is a long bus journey from Medellin, or you can fly to Pereira.

Mar 5, 2024 · Valle de Cocora is a must-visit destination on any Colombia itinerary. Here, you’ll find the tallest palm trees in the world, and you can further explore the stunning natural setting by taking on the Valle de Cocora hike.

Oct 2, 2019 · Everything you want to know about Cocora valley in Colombia. Discover my tips for Valle de Cocora, hike options, hotels and a packing list.