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