Cavalcade Valle del Cocora Mirador Condor: Horse Ride Through Quindio's Palm Treasures
4.6
5 Ratings
Salento
This equestrian journey, often referred to as the Mirador de la Esperanza, offers a scenic escapade. It takes you to towering palm trees, guides you along paths to the Quindio River, and features quintessential farms, panoramic lookouts, Andean woodlands, and an elevated mountain vista.
Duration:
2 hours, 10 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Vía al Valle del Cocora - Embark on a picturesque equestrian journey that begins in the urban area of the Cocora Valley, suitable for families. The trail showcases a diverse array of scenery, including an unpaved path ‘on land’ offering views of the majestic wax palms, Colombia’s national tree. The route then weaves through the palm groves, crosses the Quindio river, and leads to a traditional cattle ranch enveloped by palms. From there, riders ascend mountain trails to reach the summit, where they can enjoy the expansive vista from the Condor’s Lookout or Mirador de la Esperanza, overlooking the valley’s mountainous terrain.
A knowledgeable local guide, fluent in Spanish, will lead the excursion, providing insights into the area and offering comfort to those who may feel apprehensive about horseback riding.
What's Included
- Explore on horseback
- Guided tours in Spanish
- Admission to Palm Tree Reserve
- Rain tents provided
- Comprehensive insurance included
What's Not Included
- Transportation out of Salento Quindio
- hummingbirds long tour
- Others not specified in the tour
Location
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Vía al Valle del Cocora
Private transport: You must arrive at La Cattleriza Cocoratours Parqueadero de Palmas, the last one on the left after the uncovered road.
Public transport: Jeep Willis from Salento $8,000 per person round trip 22 minutes to cocora, from there you continue 500 meters to the parking lot.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Haviva_k
Jan 17, 2024
perfect day - amazing tour… just perfection!!!!! would do it again in a second. thank you for such a beautiful day
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Quesadjo
Aug 9, 2023
An unforgettable experience - The route was spectacular, both for the guide, the landscape and also for the horses, which were very gentle and knew the route perfectly.
The route is full of surprises, it is exciting and surprising when you reach the top.
I would repeat it for the beauty of the landscape
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Skinica
Jun 16, 2022
Family Fun Horse Tour for Kids & Adults - This was an excellent tour. Julio and Alfredo made sure we were safe, as we had a 5 and 7 year old, and a mother-in-law nervous to ride horses. They were super knowledgeable about The Valley and worked hard to guide the horses. The trip was about 2 hours. We started around 4pm, which was great to see everything with great light but lesser crowds. The views are spectacular, and Julio made sure we had awesome pics and video of us surrounded by huge palm trees or crossing a River on horseback. Some tips: (1) Drive past all the parking and restaurants you see on the way there. The parking is up the road near the horse stable. (2) Take vertical panoramic pics to capture the huge palm trees. (3) Tip your guides! They’re worth it. (4) It costs 1k pesos to use their bathroom.
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Nabach
Dec 29, 2023
An option of hiking is not an option - If you can't hike, it's a good option to explore parts of the valley on horseback. I recommend going early before the crowds arrive. I started at 8.30am and was the only one on the trail.
The horses seemed healthy.
It's much cheaper if you book locally. If you book on their website it's more expensive. There always seem to be horses available so I would just go and try your luck. It's a bit strange that the guides walk with you instead of riding. My tour ended 30 minutes early.
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