Scenic view of Cocora Valley with tall palm trees and lush green mountains

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The Wax Palm Forest

Walk among the tallest palm trees in the world on the open hillsides of Cocora Valley.

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The Wax Palm Forest is the most famous section of the valley. Here, Quindío wax palms grow up to 60 meters (200 feet) tall across green pastures.

You can reach this area via a shorter 4.2-kilometer (2.6-mile) out-and-back hike or the full loop trail. Bring cash for entry fees to the private properties you cross.

Lush green rolling hills and tall wax palms in Cocora Valley under blue sky

Mirador 1 & 2

1 hourBest before afternoon fog

These are the primary viewpoints overlooking the valley. They offer wide views of hundreds of tall wax palms standing against the mountains.

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El Portón

10 minutes10,000 COP cash fee

This is the lower entrance gate leading to the main palm forest section. It marks the boundary of private land. You must pay a 10,000 COP cash fee here to continue up the trail.

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Princess Cocora Statue

10 minutesNear main trail start

This large sculpture depicts the indigenous Quimbaya princess holding an eagle. It sits near the start of the main palm trail. Stop here for a quick photo before entering the thickest part of the forest.