Description 

Minca is a small village inhabited by 800 people at an elevation of 650m in the Sierra Nevada region. It is famous for its organic coffee and has a much cooler temperature than the sweltering Santa Marta. The village is charming, and has, in the past few years, grown as a bird-watching destination. It also attracts nature-loving travelers who want a week or two off from the beaten track and indulge into tranquility. It’s a great base for hiking, mountain-biking and other outdoor activities, offering fresh mountain breeze, over 300 bird species nearby to watch and spectacular views. The region is also characterized by many farms producing cocoa of excellent quality, in addition to beautiful ecological trails, rivers and waterfalls of crystal clear water, indigenous settlements and much more.

For this full day tour, you will meet your driver at 8:45 am in your hotel lobby of Santa Marta. From there, you will enjoy a 50-minute drive through the overwhelming vegetation of the Sierra Nevada region all the way to Minca. As soon as you arrive in Minca, you will be welcomed by our professional tour guide who will give you a brief introduction on the town and its surroundings. You’ll enjoy a one-hour ecological hike, passing by residential areas, rivers, restaurants until finally arriving to the local coffee farm. Get to know the coffee process, be in contact with a coffee plant in its natural environment and taste delicious organic coffee.

After the coffee experience, you’ll enjoy another ecological hike of approximately 40 minutes to a natural waterfall and freshwater pool where you will have the opportunity to swim and enjoy nature for approximately 1 hour.

At last, another 40-minute hike to the local restaurant, where your delicious lunch will be taken, and you’ll be able to enjoy a deserved rest. After lunch you will enjoy a tasting of local cocoa chocolate produced in the Sierra Nevada region and your private driver will take you back to your hotel.

What’s Included

• Deluxe air-conditioned vehicle at your complete disposal
• Professional tour guide
• Traditional colombian lunch
• Travel insurance
• Bottled water

What’s Not 

• Extra food and drinks
• Gratuities

Tour Duration 

8-9 Hours

Meeting Point

At check-out, before your purchase is confirmed, you will be kindly asked to leave the written address of your accommodation or potential meeting point. This implies the name of the hotel, bed & breakfast or residence in which you will be staying as long as it is situated within the city.

Languages Available 

English and Spanish

Tour Highlights

• Meet and greet at the hotel lobby
• Enjoy a beautiful drive to Minca
• Discover the capital of the Sierra Nevada region
• Panoramic hike to the coffee farm
• Learn how to process coffee and enjoy a tasting
• Freshen up in the freshwater waterfall and enjoy the natural scenery
• Enjoy a typical Colombian lunch in a cozy restaurant

 What to Remember

• This tour involves a moderate amount of hiking so bring comfortable shoes and clothes
• Bring a swimsuit if you wish to swim in the freshwater lake
• Cash if you wish to purchase local artisan crafts or pay for additional services
• Bring insect repellent and sunscreen.