Salento, Colombia: A Short Travel Guide

Salento is tucked into the rolling hills of central Colombia. Renowned for producing some of the world’s most exquisite coffee beans, Salento is a haven for those who love to have a morning cup. But besides that, Salento is also known for its stunning colonial architecture and breathtaking valleys filled with lofty wax palm trees. It’s also a place where you can take a ride through the lush terrain in a classic “Willy Jeep”, which has become an icon in Colombia. In this travel guide, we share our top things to do in Salento as well as great places to stay, eat, and drink.

Salento Viewpoint

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Best Things To Do In Salento

• Explore Salento Town

• Walk to the Salento Viewpoints

• Tour the Coffee Farms (Recommendation: El Ocaso Coffee Tour)

• Explore La Carbonera Valley (on a horseback)

• Hike Valle de Cocora

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La Carbonera valley

Places To Stay In Salento

• Viajero Hostel ($ - where we stayed): cheap dorm rooms, sociable hostel with lots of activities to engage in

• Terrazas de Salento ($$): beautiful and quiet hotel with clean rooms and a nice outdoor space

• Hotel Salento Plaza ($$): another more quiet option with comfy beds and clean rooms

Salento Town

Places To Eat And Drink In Salento

• Bambú Restaurante Bar: good food and fair prices

• Botánica Salento: spectacular view, good to have a drink

• Brunch de Salento: very generous portions of breakfast and brunch items

• Café Jesús Martín: best coffee in town

• Camino Real: street filled with souvenir shops, bars, and restaurants

• Coco Bowl: great açai bowls and breakfast options

• Kafé Del Alma: live music bar

• La Tapería Salento: Spanish tapas restaurant

• Restaurante María Ocampos Salento (Café-Bar): beautiful views & delicious food

• Restaurante Súper Patacón Salento: good trutcha (trout) and other local dishes

• Serendipia Encuentro: great vegetarian restaurant

  
  

El Ocaso Coffee Farm

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Use These Websites To Save Money On Your Trip To Salento

• Booking.com for places to stay

• Skyscanner for cheap flights

• GetYourGuide for local tours

• Rentalcars.com for affordable car rentals

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