With a population of 4,135, Salento is a must-see destination in Quindío, Colombia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Salento in January, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 16 °C, with an average temperature of 22 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in April, when precipitation is around 256 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Salento, with an average rainfall of 99 mm.
Although Salento doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Pereira Matecana (PEI), which is located 27 km from Salento.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Salento, including Expreso Bolivariano, Flota Occidental and Empresa Arauca. From Medellín, the bus ride to Salento takes 435 km and will cost you around $53. From Quibdó, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 536 km. Salento’s bus station is located 0.3 km from the city centre.
Average rates range from around $77 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $174 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $1.76 per litre in Salento (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.03 and $28.03. Economy (Nissan March or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Salento, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.