Salento and the charm of Colombia’s coffee region (photos)

Salento (Photo: Narayan Buckley)

The charming town of Salento is nestled among the hills of Colombia’s coffee region, in the country’s west Quindio department.

The town, inhabited by some 7,000 people, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the coffee region, particularly for its gorgeous surroundings and rustic architecture.

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