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Salento
City in Quindío, Colombia
Overview
Salento is a picturesque small town in Colombia's Coffee Triangle, famed for its lively facades, friendly local culture, and proximity to the majestic Cocora Valley and Andean highlands. The town offers a relaxed vibe, stunning landscapes, and access to coffee farms, making it a favorite for eco-tourists and hikers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Colombia
Department
Quindío
Population
7,247
Time Zone
America/Bogota
Coordinates
4.64°, -75.57°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$767
Local Cost
$425
Local Income
$330
Cashless
35
English
25
Temperature
15.1°C
Summer Avg
14.6°C
Winter Avg
15.3°C
Record High
24.4°C
Record Low
7.0°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
1631 mm
Internet Speed
32 Mbps
Upload
26 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
44
Coworking
0
Cafes
32
Nightlife
11
Parks
1
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
8.0
Airport
PEI
Distance
27 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 18 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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