Los Nevados National Park
In the morning we'll leave for the Valle de Cocora, which is located in the central mountains of the Parque Nacional de los Nevados. It is the ideal place to marvel at the “Quindian wax palm”, the national tree of Colombia that can reach a staggering height of 60 metres. Around here live a great number of bird species, such as certain types of hummingbirds, the orejíamarillo, or the endangered palm parrot. Upon arrival in the valley, by either hike or on horseback (not included), we'll head into the cloud forest to enjoy the flora and fauna. On the return journey, we'll cross the River Quindio while walking along an ecological pathway. This pathway will take us past the tallest wax palms in the world and you will learn why the indigenous people here worshipped this tree. We will take you to a typical restaurant of the Coffee Zone where you can get trout or the another typical food.
In the afternoon, we'll continue 10km towards the traditional town of Salento to enjoy a city tour. We'll visit the Plaza de Bolívar with its colourful balconies, the calle real, the handicrafts shops and the Cocora viewpoint. Then, we'll move to the traditional village of Filandia to enjoy a city tour that includes a lovely view, colonial homes, the Plaza de Bolivar and coffee shops. Here, enjoy some time soaking up the regional atmosphere and perhaps some local spirits before returning to your hotel.
Lunch included.
