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*HIDDEN GEM, THIS IS NOT COCORA*

DESTINATION: LA CARBONERA, Salento, Colombia - Be one of the first to lay eyes on an unspoilt paradise!

In Salento, Colombia there is a palm tree forest sitting at 3000 meters called "La Carbonera". People usually come to Salento to visit Valle de Cocora to see the 900 tallest palms in the world, however La Carbonera has 2 million palms making it the largest in the world and is entirely off of the radar, you won't find it on Google or in any guidebook.

La Carbonera has only been visited by 900 tourists since 2016. Only one tour company has permission to show people this beautiful valley. 20 years ago the entire region was occupied by rebel forces which has kept it off of the tourist route.

This is also the only place you can spot the yellow eared parrot, a bird species that was considered extinct in the 90s until later rediscovered in La Carbonera. 400 live in the area and can't be seen anywhere else in the world.

HOW TO GET THERE: @SalentoCycling are the only tour company that can take you there. The guys drive you to a view point with a delicious picnic. After you'll have the chance to walk into the forest before biking 20km downhill back into town (not for the faint hearted!) 100,000COP/£28.

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FR Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Good value. Very clean and breakfast was excellent. "

Hotel Salento Real Eje Cafetero

10/10 Excellent

"I absolutely loved my stay at this hotel! Everything was perfect from the spotless cleanliness to the delicious food. The staff was so kind, attentive, and welcoming, which made me feel right at home. My room was beautiful, very comfortable, and well-kept. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend and I will definitely be coming back! "

Hotel El Mirador del Cocora

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent stay with an amazing view. The location is perfect because it has the best of both worlds-right in the town, walking dustance to all of the shops and restaurants, but situated at the perfect vantage point to enjoy the gorgeous Corcora Valley. The breakfast was also really good."

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