Horseback Riding in Salento, Salento

Salento is a gem of a Spanish-colonial town and a popular tourist destination in Colombia's coffee region. However, the town isn't the only highlight; just beyond Salento's borders lies an expanse of unspoiled country known as the Valle de Cocora (Cocora Valley). Green for days and boasting rolling hills dotted with towering wax palms, this valley is precisely why the Zona Cafetera has an earned reputation as one of the most spectacularly beautiful regions in Colombia. And one of the best ways to experience it is on horseback.

The day begins with a transfer a few minutes outside of town to the trailhead where the horses will be waiting. After receiving some basic instructions from the local guide, it's time to set off. Once in the valley, this four-hour tour follows a scenic trail abounding with panoramic vistas, plunging waterfalls, running streams, and of course the aforementioned wax palms (Colombia's national tree). The tour even includes a visit a working coffee farm for a quick tour before returning back to town.