Visit Salento, Quindio and transport yourself back in time to a colonial town surrounded by magical green mountains. A very special tourist destination.

Salento, Quindío, was the first place founded by the colonizer Ramón Elías Palau around 1842. On that date, and at that site, the process of creation and organization of all the towns of Quindío began, which is why it is called the father of Quindío.

Due to its geographical location, Salento has a medium, cold, and paramo climate and is characterized by its beautiful landscapes, its gastronomy, architecture, handicrafts and numerous attractions such as: the Calle Real that starts from a corner of the main square and offers tourists all kinds of handicrafts.

It has beautiful and colorful typical houses, restaurants, lodging, places to have a delicious coffee and ends at the Mirador Alto de la Cruz. This place has more than 200 steps that allows you to see the Cocora Valley and a beautiful view of the municipality.

Photo thanks to Lente Zoom.