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El Mirador del Cocora

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Small, homely guesthouse on the edge of Salento with magnificent views of the Cocora Valley.

Offering sweeping vistas over the Cocora Valley, this hotel has a fantastic location just a short walk uphill from the town of Salento.

El Mirador del Cocora has 16 rooms which are bright and pleasantly decorated. The most spacious rooms have balcony or terrace with views over the valley, while some also add hot tubs.

There is a small sitting area with fireplace and a communal terrace for enjoying the spectacular views. Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.

What our clients say

Highlights?: Coffee region and Tayrona, lovely people everywhere
JM, St Albans Sep 2018
Highlight?: The local knowledge of the guides and their willingness to adapt to our needs. We were taken to places that were not part of the schedule. E.g. Local restaurants
SD, Esher Mar 2017
Highlights?: Salt cathedral at Zipaquira, Communa 13 in Medellin and the thermal springs in Purace NP
DC, Tarporley Feb 2018
Most Memorable Moment?: Impossible to pick one place/moment. A very varied and interesting few weeks. Cartagena was definitely a highlight.
SJA, Malvern Mar 2018
Highlight: The beauty of Cartagena's streets. The historic district of La Candelaria in Bogota. And finally standing in the main square of Villa de Leyva.
TF, Wakefield Jun 2017
Very hard to say which was the most memorable: flour and shaving cream fights in San Agustin on New Year's Eve; stunning views of the Magdalena, both in the South…
WR, London Jan 2017

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