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Travel Photo of the Day: Hummingbird in Colombia

By on August 6, 2011 ]

The beautiful glowing green hummingbird was seen flying around bird feeders in near Salento, Colombia during our hike through Valle de Cocora. Read more about Colombia Travel.

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Travel Photo of the Day: Two Tall Wax Palm Trees in Colombia

By on May 29, 2010 ]

Wax Palm trees are the largest palm trees in the world, and believe us, they are tall. It makes us wonder how do they not fall over with trunks so tall and thin? Looking for more travel resources for Colombia travel?

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Travel Photo of the Day: Bright Green Humming Bird

By on March 29, 2010 ]

This travel photo was taken during our trek in the Valle de Cocora near Salento, Colombia. Salento is located in the heart of the Colombian coffee tucked between Pereira and Armenia. At Valle de Cocora you can also see the tallest palm trees in the world.

Photo of the Day: Wax Palms of Valle de Cocora, Colombia

Photo of the Day: Wax Palms of Valle de Cocora, Colombia

By on February 23, 2010 ]

Cocora valley (Spanish: Valle de Cocora) is a valley in Colombia considered a wildlife sanctuary. The valley is located in the central Andean mountains. It has been acknowledged by the Colombian government as the sanctuary of the national symbol, the wax palm. Wikipedia The Wax Palm tree is the tallest palm tree in the world. [...]

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Why Travel to Colombia?

By on February 15, 2010 ]

We are all aware that Colombia has a reputation of being a dangerous country. The country has been battered by drug cartels, guerrilla wars and public kidnappings i.e. Ingrid Betancur. After spending traveling in Colombia for over a month, we now consider it one of our favorite Latin American countries. The country of Colombia has [...]

Colombia Travel – Discover Salento

By on December 18, 2009 ]

Located in the heart of the Colombian coffee region and tucked between Pereira and Armenia rests Salento, a small and pleasant town which offers visitors a warm relaxing setting. Colombia Travel If you’re making your way south to Cali from Medellin or Bogota, or traveling north on the reverse route, Salento is an ideal place [...]