Salento, Colonial town in Quindío Department, Colombia
The streets of Salento feature multicolored wooden balconies and doors, with traditional houses displaying white walls and terracotta tile roofs.
Founded in 1842, Salento emerged as the first settlement in Quindío during a period when political prisoners developed the area after their sentences.
Local artisans maintain traditional crafts in workshops along Calle Real, producing leather goods, woven textiles, and handmade jewelry using regional materials.
The municipality connects to Armenia city through regular bus services, with jeep taxis providing transportation to nearby hiking trails and coffee farms.
The Cocora Valley near Salento contains the largest concentration of wax palm trees in Colombia, reaching heights of up to 60 meters.
Location: Quindío Department
Inception: 1842
Capital city: Salento
Elevation above the sea: 1,895 m
Website: http://salento-quindio.gov.co
GPS coordinates: 4.63722,-75.57083
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:23
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