How do you get to Salento Colombia?
Travel to Salento Colombia Travel by bus is probably the most popular way to get to Salento, as the town does not have an airport. I had planned to take the bus from Medellin, which is around 6.5 hours typically.
Can you fly from Bogota to Salento?
Flights from Bogota to Salento via Pereira (Matecaña International airport, PEI) is possible with the Colombian budget airlines VivaAir and EasyFly, or with the “bigger” airlines LATAM and Avianca. Prices vary between 64,000-188,000COP ($17-50). Don’t get tricked by the cheapest flights.
How do I get to Salento?
From Armenia airport, you will need to get a taxi to Armenia bus station. From there you can take one of the small buses to Salento. The bus ride will take you around 45 minutes and cost $4,000 COP. The buses don’t really run on a timetable but they run around every 20 minutes, or when they are full.
How do I get from Salento airport to Armenia?
Expreso Alcalá operates a bus from Salento to Armenia every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 1h. Cootracir also services this route hourly.
Is Salento safe?
Salento is generally a very safe destination, but try to get down from Mirador before it gets dark because of the increased number of robberies attracted by the number of tourists waiting at the viewpoint for the sunset. You can also read our article How to Stay Safe in South America.
How many days do you need in Salento?
Based on our time there we decided to write up a small list of essential activities to partake in when visiting Salento. If you have time we suggest staying for a minimum of three days. And if you are in a hurry…well, just try to cram as much of the below list into your itinerary as you can. Happy trails!
Is Salento Colombia safe?
Only a few years ago Salento, Colombia wasn’t even a safe area for Colombians to visit. Guerrilla groups had control over this region of Colombia which prevented any sort of tourist activity in or around Salento. But now, Salento is one of Colombia’s best places to visit among both foreigners and locals.
How long is the bus from Medellin to Salento?
8 hrs 0 mins
Medellin to Salento Bus Service
| Avg. Bus Duration | : 8 hrs 0 mins |
|---|---|
| Buses depart from | : Medellin |
| Bus arrives in | : Salento |
| Cheapest Bus | : COP 80000 |
| Earliest Bus | : 13:30 |
How far is Salento from Armenia?
17 km
How far is it from Armenia to Salento? The distance between Armenia and Salento is 17 km. The road distance is 25.8 km.