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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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Panorama Salento by DOT Boutique

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"Beautiful hotel with incredible views, close to town square"

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"Excellent hotel avec des lits confortables, un bon restaurant avec une carte variée et une tres belle piscine. À 90 minutes del Valle des Cocora, 30 minutes du Parque del cafe et 60 minutes de Panaca. L'aéroport est a 10 minutes. Le seul probleme que nous avons eu est avec un autre restaurant de l'hôtel (pizza et pates) qui se reserve par le site de l'hôtel. Quand nous sommes allés à l'heure de notre réservation, on nous a dit que le restaurant n'ouvrait pas le dimanche!?!"

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What are the favorite aparthotels in Cajamarca?

Located 15.7 mi (25.2 km) from Cajamarca, WAIKI Apartaestudio Amoblados is a favorite aparthotel featuring 11 apartments with kitchens and free WiFi as well as hotel amenities like a rooftop terrace. In the area, a couple of other top aparthotels to consider are Apartamentos Club Residencial Ibague and Guaduales del café 304.

What should I see in Cajamarca?

While you're exploring the area, Combeima Canyon and Bosques de Cocora are a couple of picturesque spots to get outside and enjoy nature. Cocora Valley and Main Square are a couple of places you'll find in the larger area.

What is an aparthotel?

An aparthotel is a hybrid hotel and apartment, providing the amenities you expect from a traditional hotel, and more space and privacy found in an apartment. By booking an aparthotel, you can stay a while and absorb more of the local color in Cajamarca. Enjoy home cooking in a fully-equipped kitchen and having extra space to entertain and relax with friends and family.

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