Quindío River – Santa Rita Waterfall loop from Salento
Quindío River – Santa Rita Waterfall loop from Salento
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Quindío River – Santa Rita Waterfall loop from Salento
05:10
16.9km
560m
Hiking
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 28, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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2.83 km
Entrebosques Coffee Farm Tour
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3.69 km
Las Juntas Traditional Coffee Farm
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5.11 km
Makisigan DOO & S. Entrance and River, Salento
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5.20 km
Quindío River
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The river flows past the picturesque town of Salento and forms the eastern border of the provincial capital, Armenia.
It is the vital drinking water source for the majority of the population in the Quindío region.
The upper part of the river runs through the Cocora Valley, home to the Quindío wax palm, Colombia's national tree.
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6.56 km
Quindío River
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10.8 km
Highest Point of the Santa Rita Waterfall Loop
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Highest Point of the Route around the waterfall. Steep and slippery ground. Only small view trough the trees.
Highest Point of the Route around the waterfall. Steep slippery ground. Only small view trough the trees.
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11.4 km
Natural pools
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11.6 km
Santa Rita Waterfall
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12.5 km
Mirador
Viewpoint
16.9 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
9.46 km
4.68 km
1.43 km
1.31 km
Surfaces
7.73 km
3.46 km
2.63 km
2.10 km
971 m
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Elevation
Highest point (2,000 m)
Lowest point (1,700 m)
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