natural wonder
Cocora Valley (Valle de Cocora)
A dramatic valley in the coffee region filled with towering wax palms reaching 60 meters, the tallest palm trees in the world and Colombia's national tree.
60 km · about 70 min drive
Tolima Department, Colombia · South America
Alvarado sits on the route: 15 minutes from Piedras, 60km from Cocora Valley (Valle de Cocora).
Alvarado is a town located in Tolima Department, Colombia. With a population of 8,796, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Alvarado sits in Colombia, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Bogota time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Alvarado to your route.
Alvarado is a city and municipality in the Tolima department of Colombia. The population of the municipality was 7,589 as of the 1993 census.
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Alvarado is located in Tolima Department, Colombia, South America. The coordinates are 4.5683 latitude, -74.9523 longitude.
Alvarado has a population of approximately 8,796 people, making it a town in Colombia.
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natural wonder
A dramatic valley in the coffee region filled with towering wax palms reaching 60 meters, the tallest palm trees in the world and Colombia's national tree.
60 km · about 70 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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