Filandia, Salento & Cocora Valley Excursion
Description
After picking you up at your hotel, we'll leave Pereira for a 50-minute drive through the Colombian coffee region.
Our first destination will be the small town of La Colina Iluminada, a charming place to enjoy the views of Quindio. After this brief stop, we'll head to Filandia, where we'll take a complete 2-hour guided tour to discover all the charms of the town.
We'll walk through the streets of Filandia admiring its houses and local stores, and arrive at the Street of Stopped Time, 'la calle del Tiempo Detenido'. We'll visit the Central Park, one of the most bustling spots in this town and a hub for coffee farmers. From here we'll admire the emblematic Templo María Inmaculada church, whose blue and white front will win you over. We'll also learn about basket weaving and visit the Museo de los Abuelos (Grandparents' Museum).
After the tour of Filandia, we'll travel to Salento, an Antioquian-style town whose lively streets and colourful facades will charm you. We'll get lost among its houses, and balconies full of flowerpots until we arrive at the Calle Real, the heart of the town.
As we continue walking, we'll find the Camino del Quindío, which was the traditional route between Cartago and Ibagué. Have you heard of the Camino del Quindío Festival? The inhabitants of the neighbouring town of Filandia turn into historical characters, patriots, and Spaniards for days to relive the most active days of the route.
When we arrive at the Alto de la Cruz viewpoint, you'll see the best panoramic views of Salento! Locals and visitors flock here to admire the most picturesque villages of the Colombian coffee region.
After taking in the views, we'll enjoy lunch. Once we've refuelled, we'll get back on the road and head to Cocora Valley, where we'll arrive after 30 minutes. Do you know the "secret of the thousand greens"? In this natural paradise, we'll walk among the greenery of up to a thousand shades of colour, and discover the story of the Princess Cocora.
Finally, we'll return to Pereira and accompany you to your accommodation to finish the tour after 9 hours of travel.
Price
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Duration
9 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
Hotel pickup and drop–off at hotels in Pereira
Transport by minibus
English–speaking guide
Lunch
When to book?
You can book up until 12 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Escuela Aves De Salento
Corporate name: ESCUELA AVES SALENTO S.A.S.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
