GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -The Cocora valley (Spanish: Valle de Cocora) is a valley in the Quindío Department of Colombia. It is located in the Central Cordillera of the Andean mountains.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Cocora Valley is located in the department of Quindio, which is in the center-west region of Colombia. Therefore, the closest town visitors will need to head to is Salento, about a 5-hour drive from Bogota or a 7-8 hour drive from Medellin. However, if you live in Pereira, then you’re an hour’s drive away!

Detailed explanation-3: -The Quindío wax palm is the World’s largest palm. Found in montane forests of the Andes it can grow up to 60 metres tall. It is a ‘diecious species’ which means trees are either male or female, which are identified by the flowers of the individual palm.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Cocora Valley, which at its lowest is still roughly 5, 900 feet above sea level, is the main place to find these quirky-looking trees. The Quindío wax palm (Ceroxylon quindiuense) thrives in high-altitude places.

Detailed explanation-5: -High in the Colombian Andes in Los Nevados National Natural Park, you’ll find the Valle de Cocora, a valley that’s home to the world’s tallest palm trees. These towering trees-called wax palms-grow as tall as 200 feet, and are sheltered in a protected range.