Is Cocora Valley wax palm cloud forest happening right now?

As of today, in season, building toward peak (~December 1). Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.

The Cocora Valley near Salento, Quindío, is the best-known stand of the Quindío wax palm (Ceroxylon quindiuense), Colombia’s national tree.

The palms punctuate montane cloud forest and páramo transition zones; the landscape and biodiversity are viewable year-round, with clearest vistas during the region's two drier windows.

Where to see it

A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.

Viewing spots
Valle de Cocora main trailhead (entrance / viewpoint area)
Reserva Acaime (Acaime hummingbird sanctuary)
+ 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app →

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