40 km southeast of Pereira Airport, the village of Salento is the entry door to the majestic Cocora Valley. A colourful, typical village of the Coffee District, Salento offers an authentic Colombian atmosphere, bodegas included, and the opportunity to visit coffee farms, go for a horse ride, or hike in the nearby Los Nevados National Park.
You can take a taxi or combine two buses to get from Pereira Airport to Salento. A taxi is the fastest option, taking around 38 minutes. T. A taxi is the fastest option, taking around 38 minutes. The bus journey is not direct. It involves taking a bus to Pereira Terminal and a second one to Salento. The average journey time is 1 hour and 45 minutes, but it can be much longer depending on the traffic and how long your transfer takes.
Welcome Pickups offers meet and greet services and a friendly introduction to Pereira at the same price as a regular taxi. Click here to see the cost.