Salento travel guide
Salento Tourism | Salento Guide
You're Going to Love Salento
With a population of 4,135, Salento is a must-see destination in Quindío, Colombia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Salento deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Salento
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Salento in January, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 16 °C, with an average temperature of 22 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in April, when precipitation is around 256 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Salento, with an average rainfall of 99 mm.
How to Get to Salento
Plane
Although Salento doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Pereira Matecana (PEI), which is located 17 miles from Salento.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salento, including Expreso Bolivariano, Expreso Palmira and Flota Occidental. From Ibagué, the bus ride to Salento takes 240 miles and will cost you around S$ 19. From Medellín, the ticket costs about S$ 43 for a journey of 270 miles. Salento’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Salento
Where to stay in Salento
Average rates range from around S$ 62 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 141 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Salento
Most booked hotels in Salento
Hiring a car in Salento
Expect to pay S$ 1.42 per litre in Salento (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 17.03 and S$ 22.70. Economy (Nissan March or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Salento, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.