The story of the Cocora Valley and the wax palm, so emblematic of the Quindío mountains, is deeply intertwined with the land, coffee, and the legacy of the indigenous communities who called this natural paradise home. The name "Cocora" comes from an ancient indigenous princess, daughter of the chief Acaime, who lived in the region before the arrival of the Spanish colonizers. In the native language, "Cocora" means "star of water," a name that reflects the spiritual and vital connection the indigenous peoples had with water resources and the majesty of their surroundings.