Where we are

Location

Ecolodge La Pluma is at Puente de La Explanación, Boquía, in the heart of the Coffee Cultural Landscape: six acres of gardens, forest and river 4.2 km from downtown Salento and near the Cocora Valley.

Puente de La Explanación, Boquía4.2 km from downtown Salento25 min from the Cocora ValleyQuiet, safe areaFree parking

Quiet and safe

Boquía is a safe, close-knit community and the road is well lit at night. We have security cameras, a safe at reception and lockers in the dorms. Our dogs will greet you when you arrive: they are very friendly, we just ask that you don't run near them.

Surroundings

What is near the hotel?

Approximate driving times; they may vary with traffic and weather.

Historic center and Calle RealMain square, crafts, cafés and restaurants
10 min
Alto de la Cruz viewpointThe best view of the town and the valley
15 min
Cocora ValleyWax palms, trails and horseback rides
25 min
Coffee farmsDiscounted coffee tours through Cocoratours
5–15 min
Los Nevados National Natural ParkPáramo and high mountains, with access from the Cocora Valley
From Cocora
CircasiaTraditional coffee town and its Cementerio Libre
30 min
To explore further

More Coffee Region destinations

Salento is a good base for exploring Quindío, Risaralda and Caldas. Approximate driving times.

FilandiaColorful town with a viewpoint and crafts
40 min
ArmeniaCapital of Quindío, bus terminal and airport
45 min
Quindío Botanical GardenButterfly house and trails in Calarcá
50 min
PereiraMain city of the Coffee Region
1 h
Parque del Café (Coffee Park)Theme park in Montenegro
1 h 15 min
PANACAFarm theme park in Quimbaya
1 h 15 min
Buenavista and PijaoViewpoints, paragliding and mountain towns
1 h 30 min
Santa Rosa de Cabal Hot SpringsHot springs and waterfall in Risaralda
1 h 45 min
ManizalesCapital of Caldas, gateway to Nevado del Ruiz
2 h 30 min
Routes

How to get to Salento

By plane

  • The nearest airports are El Edén (Armenia, AXM) and Matecaña (Pereira, PEI).
  • From either one, the trip to Salento takes about 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes by taxi or private transfer.
  • If you need it, write to us and we will help you with the transfer.

By bus

  • Buses to Salento leave the Armenia terminal frequently during the day (approx. 1 hour).
  • From Pereira there are direct departures several times a day (approx. 1 hour).
  • From Salento, the bus to Boquía runs about every 20 minutes (10-minute ride); the first leaves at 6:00–6:30 am and the last at 9:00 pm.

By car or taxi

  • Take the Autopista del Café (Armenia–Pereira) and follow the signposted turn-off to Salento.
  • Follow the road to Salento as far as Boquía; the ecolodge is at the entrance to the old four-arch bridge.
  • Free, secure parking for guests: gate closed at night, lighting and security cameras.

Private transport from the ecolodge

Salento $20.000 · Cocora Valley $60.000 · Filandia $70.000 · Armenia bus terminal $100.000 · Armenia airport $140.000 · Pereira bus terminal $140.000 · Pereira airport $160.000 · Santa Rosa de Cabal $300.000 (COP).

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