SandyBeach

billyb says on May 15, 2008, 14:21:

Sandy, you are welcome. I have not heard of others around there, but will let you know if I do.

billyb says on May 16, 2008, 13:49:

Have a good one.

billyb says on May 16, 2008, 15:34:

Make sure you visit Salento and Corcora, beautiful places (my favorite spots in Colombia) and killer trout lunches. Filandia is also a cool town and nearby, actually Quindio is so small that everything is nearby.

billyb says on May 23, 2008, 09:19:

Hey Sandy, BTW it is "Saman" as in the tree, not Salmon ;) There are plenty of cheap and clean accomodations in Salento proper and some good restaurants, We usually stay at a family finca nearby, but I checked out a couple of BBs and found them to be very clean and nice, all with TV and own bathroom. They were in the $15 to $25 price range, the one i liked best is above a very good restaurant and includes breakfast, the owner is a super nice paisa who can arrange what you need like horses etc. When I get home I will give you the conatact info. I would stay in salento myself, but Pereira and Armenia are both within an hour of most of the attractions, so if you want a little nightlife either would be a good choice, although Pereira is a little larger and livlier.

billyb says on May 23, 2008, 16:51:

The name of the guy to rent horses is Oscar Julian Londono 313-206-6673 or 313-700-3232 (he can be found in the plaza also, jus ask for him), the restaurant and rooms guys is Juan david mesa half a block off the plaza at calle 6a #5-40 Tel (6) 759-3273 cell 312-226-2921 Name of the place is "Balcones de ayer".