Salento: the vibe
Videos from people who went, played right here, with what viewers said underneath. Not part of the score.
The verdict
Mixed · 58Visitors rave about the scenery, colourful town and coffee region, but almost nothing addresses living there for months, so the verdict rests mostly on tourist impressions.
- scenery
- colourful architecture
- friendly locals
- coffee tours
- walkable town
- hiking
- little content on living long term
- small town for expats
- no info on costs or internet
- thin evidence on downsides
- Visitors are charmed by the landscapes and colourful town
- Few posts discuss daily life or remote work there
- Some commenters consider it for retirement but give no feedback
- Locals say the country is friendlier than its reputation
- Expat suitability is an open question with no clear answer
Read from 8 videos, 32 comments and 0 posts on 2026-11-07; the summary is written by a language model and can misread sarcasm.
Travelling Colombia: Surprised By Salento
Goats On The Road · 39K views · 2016
What viewers said
“After more than three decades of living outside Colombia and listening to negative comments about the country, I am happy to hear the positive comments of foreign visitors on the real Colombia, a country of mostly hard working friendly peop”
“I'm a native Northman from Canada and I'm Colombian too, thanks to Jesus! I'm happy you guys enjoyed our country! You liked it, ay?”
♥ 8 likes
“I've been to Salento twice. I stayed in a new hostel owned by the same guys that own La Serana Hostel. What a beautiful place in the world. Cocora Valley is the greenest place I've ever seen. If you're still in Colombia, GO SEE GUATAPE!! Fi”
♥ 4 likes
“We visited Salento about four years ago. The town had many interesting things to see, but the kicker was the view of the mountain ranges from up on top of the hill. Man I wish that I had known that there was a Tejo hall there, I've been wan”
♥ 1 likes
“Wow, Guys, first-time I'm watching your channel it makes me so relaxed to see these peaceful places in Salento...I want to go there now..that will be my next vacation place. Thanks, guys for making me my Day!.”
♥ 3 likes
“Gracias por visitar mi país colombia y conocer el eje cafetero es una zona muy linda yo soy de pereira”
♥ 4 likes
“It's almost 2 am here in Houston Texas and I'm binge watching your videos! lol I was super happy to see you guys getting to know the locals! Traveling you guys really do capture more than just "pretty views!" Keep it up!!”
♥ 9 likes
“Looks awesome. We think about retiring in Colombia....looking at Rio Negro or maybe Manizales...we like cool weather.”
♥ 3 likes
“you guys are so awesome! How awesome it must be to share these adventures as a couple”
♥ 3 likes
“This is by far the best blog I've ever seen in my life!!!!!!”
♥ 1 likes
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