Two Backpackers

Photo of the Day: Two Tall Wax Palm Trees

| by Aracely on May 29th, 2024 | 1 Comment » | Photo of the Day

Two Wax Palm Trees

Photo of the Day: Electric Green Humming Bird

| by Aracely on March 29th, 2024 | No Comments » | Photo of the Day

This picture was taken during our trek in the Valle de Cocora near Salento, Colombia. Salento is located in the heart of the Colombian coffee tucked between Pereira and Armenia. At Valle de Cocora you can also see the tallest palm trees in the world.

Electric Green Humming Bird Standing Still

Photo of the Day: Wax Palms of Valle de Cocora, Colombia

| by Aracely on February 23rd, 2024 | 2 Comments » | Photo of the Day

Cocora valley (Spanish: Valle de Cocora) is a valley in Colombia considered a wildlife sanctuary. The valley is located in the central Andean mountains. It has been acknowledged by the Colombian government as the sanctuary of the national symbol, the wax palm. Wikipedia
The Wax Palm tree is the tallest palm tree in the world. We treked through this beautiful landscape in a single day from the nearby small town of Salento.

Discover Salento, Colombia

| by Aracely on December 18th, 2024 | 6 Comments » | Colombia, South America

Wax Palms of Valle de Cocora

Located in the heart of the Colombian coffee region and tucked between Pereira and Armenia rests Salento, a small and pleasant town which offers visitors a warm relaxing setting.  If you’re making your way south to Cali from Medellin or Bogota, or traveling north on the reverse route, Salento is an ideal place to take a break from the bustling cities of Colombia.  Relax in town, or venture out to Valle de Cocora for some outdoor trekking adventure where you will see the largest palm trees in the world. (more…)