Tour in Minca – 1 Day

Nature and Mountain Coffee

The adventure starts with a transfer in truck 4×4 from Santa Marta to Minca, navigating rural roads and the tropical rainforest. Then we will walk ecological trails surrounded by vegetation, crossing small streams until you reach a farm craft where you will learn about the process of coffee: growing, drying, roasting, and tasting a cup freshly prepared.

The route continues to the cascade Ear of the World, a sacred place for the indigenous communities, ideal to enjoy a refreshing bath in crystal-clear waters. Later visit Home Jocolate, where you will enjoy a homemade lunch with vegetarian options or vegan.

To close the experience, you will participate in a workshop of organic cocoawith sensory activities around the chocolate, local: degustarás a cup of cocoa craft, you'll apply a mask of chocolate, and you'll be able to build your own bar, all in a warm, natural and relaxing.

Key activities.

• Tour in a van and 4×4 through the tropical forest.
• Ecological walks in rural paths.
• Visit a coffee farm craft with wine tasting.
• Workshop sensory cocoa: a beverage, facial mask and chocolate bar.
• Bath in the waterfall Ear of the World, sacred site of the indigenous.
• Homemade lunch option for a vegetarian or vegan.

Recommendation for your Trip: Comes with Time 

To fully enjoy your experience in Mincawe recommend you to arrange your arrival time, whether town of Minca or city of Santa Martaone day before the tour.

• If you get to Minca: you will have the possibility to relax in a natural environment, surrounded by mountains and rivers. There we will define a meeting point, you will be informed prior to start the trip without a hitch.
• If you get to Santa Marta: you can stay in the Historic Centre or in the tourist sector The Rodadero. From any of these areas, our transport will pick you up directly in your hotel on the day of the tour.

This way, you'll be able to start your adventure with peace of mind, well-prepared and smoothly, enjoying all that Minca and the The Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta have to offer you.

Where to stay?
These are some recommended hotels where you can spend the night comfortably:

Rodadero

• Hotel Solar Arhuaco

Historic Centre

• Hotel Boutique Casa Carolina
• Hotel Akuamarina
• I Am A Local Santa Marta

Minca

• Hostal Casa Colibri
• Hostal Butterflies Minca 

What to do in the Region?
If you come to Santa Marta (Historic Center or Rodadero)

• Walk through the Historic Center: walking through the Plaza de Bolivar, the Cathedral, colonial streets and cafes.
• Visit the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino: historic place where he spent his last days of Simon Bolivar.
• Sunset in the Bay of Santa Marta: from the Median, or in a terrace facing the sea.
• Dinner in local restaurants: fresh seafood, caribbean food, or international (e.g. Ouzo, Lamart, or restaurants in the Center).
• Quiet night in El Rodadero: walking by the beach, try desserts or visit bars with live music.

If you come directly to Minca

• The walk through the town: walking around the historic center, visit local cafes and small shops.
• Tasting in coffee shops craft: try coffee and cocoa of the Sierra Nevada.
• Sunset in a gazebo: climb to vantage points nearby as the Pine trees (if you arrive with time and energy), or to enjoy from the terraces local.
• Relaxing dinner in a hostel or in a local restaurant: options-vegan, vegetarian or traditional.
• Rest in lodgings mountain: the idea is to relax, listen to the river and the jungle, and sleep early to start the tour with energy.

The key recommendation is that the day before not to do activities very demanding, but enjoy plans mild, cultural and food and winewith spaces for you to rest well before the experience.

Note:     The order of the itinerary may be altered depending on weather conditions, social, and logistics.

Why choose our tour? 

• Authenticity local: we work with family farmers and community initiatives that preserve the culture and traditions of the Sierra Nevada.
• Experiences full: coffee, cocoa, sacred waterfall and delicious home made food in a single tour.
• Connection to nature: nature walks and unique landscapes of Minca.
• Comfort and security: transportation, bilingual guides and medical insurance included.
• Responsible tourism: we promote the conservation, cultural respect, and support local communities.

Plan your Visit to Minca 1 Day 

• Duration of the Tour: Full Day
• Level of difficulty: Medium, suitable for most people.
• Departure time: 
  Sector Bello Horizonte, Pozos colorados, between 7:45.m. and 8:00 a.m.
  Sector El Rodadero between 8:00 a.m. and 8:30.m.
  Sector Historic Centre between 8:30.m. and 9:00 to.m.
  Seal of Mamatoco between 9:10.m. and 9:20.m.
  Bridge of Minca 9:40.m.

• End time: 4:00 pm | Return to your Hotel
• Available languages: Spanish
• Languages Available Upon Request:  English

Tour details:

• Minimum requirement of participants: 1 People.
• Age limit: 18 years | minors may participate provided they are accompanied by a responsible adult. In case the minor is travelling without their parents, will be required to submit a written permission from the same, together with a copy of your identity documents.
• Price per person:  $200.000 COP
• Initial deposit:

Terms of deposit: Read Option two (2) Reservations and Payment Policy, in the section Terms and Conditions. Also we recommend you to read the Option three (3) Policies, Cancellation and Refund.

Included in the price:

• Land transfer hotel – Minca – hotel.
• Bilingual: Spanish – English.
• Ecological walk 100 minutes (divided in 4 trips.
• Input to cascade ear of the world.
• Lunch from home. Option (vegetarian or vegan)
• Entrance to the coffee farm craft.
• Shop coffee and cocoa.
• Cup of coffee, and cocoa.
• Mask of chocolate.
• Health insurance for your tour.

Not Included in the price:

• Services Not Described

Recommendations for Visitors

Travel team:

• Hike medium level of difficulty
• Shoes or boots to ground uncovered
• Insect repellent, sunscreen, towel, water.
• If you are on medication, don't forget to bring them
• Documents of identification (photo/pdf)
• Do not upload to rocks or spaces that are not allowed on the tour.
• Follow the guidance of our Guides
• The route can be modified at any time by the guide by: Weather Conditions or natural, physical, or public order.
• Keep in mind that we are not responsible for items lost in the path or left behind during the trip.
• If you require a guide or translator in English you should inform at the time of making your booking. There's NO extra cost.
• Minca is a destination mountainous and rainy