Shared Carbonera Tour - Sanctuary of the Wax Palm
Overview
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Being in the coffee region and not seeing the imposing wax palms that adorn this wonderful place is like going to Paris without seeing the Eiffel Tower, with us you will have the experience of knowing both the flora and fauna of the area, there you will be able to live the adventure of using one of the most typical transports of this region, because we will pick you up in a Jeep Willis, so that we start this magical tour, where you can immerse yourself in the middle of nature, likewise you will have a magnificent interpretation of this place, Well, in this way we will help you connect with the essence of the roots left by our ancestors, so that today you have a unique place surrounded by beautiful landscapes, which you can contemplate in addition to taking beautiful photographs, accompanied by the abundant wax palms that we will teach care through environmental education, so it is time for you to leave the stress of the city, learn a little more about the traditions that have forged our history.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Salento
We start our adventure in Jeep Willys from Salento along the old road that connects Salento with Ibague, in a journey of 26km. Then we return by Jeep Willys 7km until we reach La rodillona school, the starting point of our 17-kilometer walk back to Salento along the "national road - route of the colonizers", we will see the biodiversity of species of fauna, flora and We will learn from the myths, legends of the ancestors of the area. On the way we make some educational stops of flora, fauna and landscaping where you can take pictures of the Cocora Valley, Nevado del Tolima and Paramillo del Quindío. As we cross the central mountain range of the Andes at 3,340 meters above sea level towards the department of Tolima. We make a 6km descent until we reach the starting point of the walk, where we will enter the imposing largest wax palm forest in Colombia, we do a walk while we watch the birds that live there.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
environmental interpreter in Spanish.
Peasant lunch, typical drink, snacks, hydration
Assistance assurance
Entrance to the places to visit.
Services not specified in the tour.
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Sanctuary of the Wax Palm (Carbonera)- shared
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Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Incredible Experience
Leslie1505,Dec 14, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I definitely recommend it for anyone who wants to come and know this coffee region and even more than that, its wax palms. It is an amazing experience and Escuela Aves de Salento made it even better.
Magic experience
saraluciaj2022,Dec 9, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It is beautiful the guidance we are given in the experience , the landscape is beautiful and always from a responsible vision towards nature , the tour is perfect and certainly is an experience that would repeat...
Excellent Service
Shairal2405,Dec 7, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00In addition to seeing the beautiful landscapes and being surrounded by nature, what I liked the most is that through an interpretation we had the opportunity to learn a little about the flora, fauna and history of the place.
Super Recommended
jhoja1904,Sep 28, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful landscapes, tranquility and above all the great importance of birds in our super recommended nature...
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