Salento

 
Overview

Salento is a town and municipality in the north-east of the department of Quindío, Colombia.

Description

Set amid gorgeous green mountains 24km northeast of Armenia, this small town survives on coffee production, trout farming and tourists, the last drawn by its quaint streets, typical paisa architecture and its proximity to the spectacular Valle de Cocora. It was founded in 1850, and is one of the oldest towns in Quindío.



Address
Salento Quindio
Colombia

URL:
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/colombia/salento