Quindío district, Colombia

Places to visit near Salento

Salento is a town in Quindío district, Colombia, home to about 4,135 people. Within 50 km by road there are 186 places to visit — 94 hill stations & viewpoints, 42 waterfalls, 18 forts & heritage and 12 museums. The must-see places are Cascada de Cocora (9 km), Quimbaya Gold Museum (14 km) and Paramillo Santa Rosa (27 km).

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Salento, Colombia
Salento, Quindío district, Colombia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Salento at a glance

Location
Quindío district, Colombia
Population
about 4,135
Coordinates
4.6375° N, 75.5703° W
Places within 50 km
186 (13 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Salento

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Salento

133 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Salento. The closest is Alto De La Cruz (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Salento

51 waterfalls within 100 km of Salento. The closest is Cascada Barranquero (3 km); the best-known is Cascada de Cocora (9 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Forts & heritage near Salento

39 forts & heritage within 100 km of Salento. The closest is La Verdad Os Hará Libres (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Salento

16 museums within 100 km of Salento. The closest is Casa Museo Cipriano Echeverri (10 km); the best-known is Quimbaya Gold Museum (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Salento

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Salento. The closest is Acaime (16 km); the best-known is Parque Nacional Natural Los Nevados (32 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Salento

5 churches within 100 km of Salento. The closest is Our Lady of Poverty (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Salento

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 49 km on the road.

  1. Start in Salento
  2. 1 km Alto De La Cruz · viewpoint, Quindío
  3. 8 km Cascada de Cocora · waterfall, Quindío
  4. 9 km Gallito de Roca · waterfall, Quindío
  5. 1 km Cascada Barranquero · waterfall, Quindío
  6. 16 km Quimbaya Gold Museum · museum, Quindío
  7. 14 km Back to Salento

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    Within 15 km of Salento

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Salento by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints94133Alto De La Cruz (1 km)
    Waterfalls4251Cascada Barranquero (3 km)
    Forts & heritage1839La Verdad Os Hará Libres (9 km)
    Museums1216Casa Museo Cipriano Echeverri (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens712Acaime (16 km)
    Churches25Our Lady of Poverty (30 km)
    Other attractions25Wooden Entrance Gate (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs44Laguna del Otún (29 km)
    Parks23Parque de Los Fundadores (18 km)
    Caves23Cueva de Refugio (26 km)
    Beaches & coast11Arenal (50 km)

    Salento: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Salento?

    Cascada de Cocora (waterfall, about 9 km), Quimbaya Gold Museum (museum, about 14 km), Alto De La Cruz (viewpoint, about 1 km), Cascada Barranquero (waterfall, about 3 km), Gallito de Roca (waterfall, about 3 km), Natural Water Pool (waterfall, about 3 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Salento?

    186 places on Spotwander: 94 hill stations & viewpoints, 42 waterfalls, 18 forts & heritage, 12 museums, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Salento?

    Alto De La Cruz, about 1 km by road; Alto Canaán (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Salento?

    Cascada Barranquero, about 3 km by road; Gallito de Roca (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Salento?

    La Verdad Os Hará Libres, about 9 km by road; Locomotora La Negrita (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Salento?

    Start in Salento, visit Alto De La Cruz, then Cascada de Cocora, then Gallito de Roca, then Cascada Barranquero, then Quimbaya Gold Museum, and drive back — about 49 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Salento?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Salento

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Salento’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Salento on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.