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Cocora Valley

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Legendary trek

Cocora Valley

Quindío, Colombia
Best timeJul–Aug & Dec–Feb
Signature routeWax-palm loop
In season~66°F high
Climate
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

52–68°F
Fares from$576
Nearest airportPEI
CurrencyCOP
LanguageSpanish
TimezoneUTC-05:00

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

On the map
Map showing the location of Cocora Valley
Directions (Google Maps) →
Historical monthly weather

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

Sunny share of daylightJan · 27%
WarmestJan · 68°F
WettestMay
Best windowJul–Aug & Dec–Feb
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Cloud-forest valley studded with the world's tallest palms.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: Jul–Aug & Dec–Feb. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

The route

The classic way in is the Wax-palm loop. Nearest airport is PEI.

Route details →

Pairs well with

Nevado del Ruiz
21 mi away
Bogotá Botanical Garden
96 mi away
Children's Museum of Bogotá
96 mi away
Central Cemetery of Bogotá
97 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Cocora Valley?

The best time to visit Cocora Valley is July–August & December–February, in Quindío, Colombia.

Where is Cocora Valley?

Cocora Valley is in Quindío, Colombia. The nearest major airport is PEI.

What is Cocora Valley known for?

Cloud-forest valley studded with the world's tallest palms.

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