Cajamarca

Travel Guide

municipality of Cajamarca, on the Pan-American Highway in the Colombian Andes mountain range
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*HIDDEN GEM, THIS IS NOT COCORA*

DESTINATION: LA CARBONERA, Salento, Colombia - Be one of the first to lay eyes on an unspoilt paradise! 

In Salento, Colombia there is a palm tree forest sitting at 3000 meters called "La Carbonera". People usually come to Salento to visit Valle de Cocora to see the 900 tallest palms in the world, however La Carbonera has 2 million palms making it the largest in the world and is entirely off of the radar, you won't find it on Google or in any guidebook.

La Carbonera has only been visited by 900 tourists since 2016. Only one tour company has permission to show people this beautiful valley. 20 years ago the entire region was occupied by rebel forces which has kept it off of the tourist route. 

 This is also the only place you can spot the yellow eared parrot, a bird species that was considered extinct in the 90s until later rediscovered in La Carbonera. 400 live in the area and can't be seen anywhere else in the world.

HOW TO GET THERE: @SalentoCycling are the only tour company that can take you there. The guys drive you to a view point with a delicious picnic. After you'll have the chance to walk into the forest before biking 20km downhill back into town (not for the faint hearted!) 100,000COP/£28.
Hotel Salento Real Eje Cafetero

Hotel Salento Real Eje Cafetero

4 out of 5
Calle 3 #4 -31 Salento Quindio
The price is ¥14,457 per night from Apr 15 to Apr 16
¥14,457
¥14,457 total
Apr 15 - Apr 16
Stay at this hotel in Salento. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (599 reviews)
The property was excellent. Room was clean and alway done up whenever we came back. We had the Santa Isabella suite which was spacious with a king bed and sofa

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

Hotel Salento Real Eje Cafetero
Sonesta Hotel Ibague

Sonesta Hotel Ibague

3.5 out of 5
Carrera 8 # 57-57 Centro comercial Acqua Ibagué Tolima
The price is ¥16,407 per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
¥16,407
¥16,407 total
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Stay at this hotel in Ibagué. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions La Estación ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (601 reviews)
This was our 3rd stay here. We have never been disappointed! The rooms are clean and comfortable. The pool and terrace lounge are great. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I have nothing negative to say. We'll stay here again next time too

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

Sonesta Hotel Ibague
Bio Habitat Hotel, AKEN SOUL Collection

Bio Habitat Hotel, AKEN SOUL Collection

3.5 out of 5
KM 3 Via Armenia - Circasia Circasia Quindio
The price is ¥29,169 per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
¥29,169
¥29,169 total
Mar 24 - Mar 25
Stay at this hotel in Circasia. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Museo ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (285 reviews)
This place is fabulous! We stayed for two nights and everything was super. The meals were deliciosa and our room was super. The staff were always friebdly and helpful.

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026

Bio Habitat Hotel, AKEN SOUL Collection
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Villa Salento Boutique Apartments

Villa Salento Boutique Apartments

3.5 out of 5
carrera 3 # 9-19 Salento quindio
Book a stay at this spa apartment in Salento. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (84 reviews)
Si, todo fue perfecto! el hotel es increíble

Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026

Villa Salento Boutique Apartments
AREWÁ Biohabitat

AREWÁ Biohabitat

3 out of 5
Vía a Pijao Pijao Quindío
Stay at this chalet in Pijao. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attraction Recuca is located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
This small family-run place was perfect for a family of five (Mom, Dad, and 3 twenty-something kids). The owners are a lovely couple who gave us great attention and service including delicious home cooked meals. The separate A-frame 2 bedroom 2 bath was exactly as pictured. And the swimming pool ...

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026

AREWÁ Biohabitat
LAS PALMAS PENTHOUSE 360

LAS PALMAS PENTHOUSE 360

2 out of 5
Calle 2 #17-28 Av. Las Palmas Armenia Quindío
Stay at this apartment in Armenia. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a garden. Popular attractions Parque de Los Fundadores and Parque De La Vida are ...
LAS PALMAS PENTHOUSE 360
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