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Minca & Sierra Nevada Tours

Escape to the cool green mountains: the laid-back village of Minca, in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada above Santa Marta, is famed for its waterfalls, coffee and cocoa farms, birdwatching and viewpoints. Tours combine refreshing swims, farm visits with tastings, and nature walks in this peaceful highland retreat.

33 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Full-Day Hiking Tour in Minca with coffee & Cocoa Workshop
Santa Marta
Full-Day Hiking Tour in Minca with coffee & Cocoa Workshop
4.7(201)·8 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
MINCA TOUR - Explore waterfalls and discover the origin of coffee and cocoa
Santa Marta
MINCA TOUR - Explore waterfalls and discover the origin of coffee and cocoa
4.6(172)·10 hours
from$79/ person
via Viator
MINCA: Eco-Walk, Coffee Farm, Waterfall & Chocolate Experience!
Santa Marta
MINCA: Eco-Walk, Coffee Farm, Waterfall & Chocolate Experience!
4.8(155)·7 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
Tour of indigenous trails, coffee, cocoa, waterfalls - Minca
Santa Marta
Tour of indigenous trails, coffee, cocoa, waterfalls - Minca
4.8(41)·5 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
La Expedición Nativa - Sierra Nevada (3 días Awesomes view points)
Santa Marta
La Expedición Nativa - Sierra Nevada (3 días Awesomes view points)
4.8(33)·72 hours
from$625/ person
via Viator
Full Day Marinka Waterfall and Sierra Minca
Santa Marta
Full Day Marinka Waterfall and Sierra Minca
4.7(23)·7 hours
from$142/ person
via Viator
Private La Victoria Coffee Tour – Waterfalls & Minca
Santa Marta
Private La Victoria Coffee Tour – Waterfalls & Minca
5.0(17)·9 hours
from$171/ person
via Viator
2 Day Minca Tour with Bird Watching
Santa Marta
2 Day Minca Tour with Bird Watching
4.8(15)·48 hours
from$105/ person
via Viator
Minca, Waterfalls and Coffee Farm Tour from Santa Marta
Santa Marta
Minca, Waterfalls and Coffee Farm Tour from Santa Marta
4.7(14)·8 hours
from$128/ person
via Viator
Canyoning in Minca Waterfall Descent
Santa Marta
Canyoning in Minca Waterfall Descent
5.0(10)·4 hours
from$66/ person
via Viator
Private Tour Piedras de Donama in Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
Santa Marta
Private Tour Piedras de Donama in Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
3.0(8)·9 hours
from$150/ person
via Viator
Chocolate: From tree to the bar, in Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
Santa Marta
Chocolate: From tree to the bar, in Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
5.0(8)·3 hours
from$28/ person
via Viator
Full Minca, Taganga and Playa Grande Tour from Santa Marta
Santa Marta
Full Minca, Taganga and Playa Grande Tour from Santa Marta
4.1(7)·8 hours
from$52/ person
via Viator
Mendihuaca and Sacred Pool Tour
Santa Marta
Mendihuaca and Sacred Pool Tour
4.7(6)·8 hours
from$84/ person
via Viator
Magic Minca : Waterfalls, Cocoa Workshop and Coffee From Santa Marta
Santa Marta
Magic Minca : Waterfalls, Cocoa Workshop and Coffee From Santa Marta
4.6(5)·8 hours
from$70/ person
via Viator
Sierra Minca Day Tour
Santa Marta
Sierra Minca Day Tour
5.0(3)·9 hours
from$97/ person
via Viator
Hidden Waterfall Mining Tour, Coffee and Cocoa Workshop
Caribbean Coast
Hidden Waterfall Mining Tour, Coffee and Cocoa Workshop
5.0(2)·8 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator
Tour 'Paso del Mango' chocolate & waterfalls
Santa Marta
Tour 'Paso del Mango' chocolate & waterfalls
5.0(1)·10 hours
from$110/ person
via Viator
Roots of the Sierra
Santa Marta
Roots of the Sierra
5.0(1)·8 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator
Waterfalls, Landscapes and Ancestral Flavors santa marta
Santa Marta
Waterfalls, Landscapes and Ancestral Flavors santa marta
5.0(1)·5 hours
from$38/ person
via Viator
La Victoria Coffee & Waterfalls: Santa Marta Private Shore Tour
Santa Marta
La Victoria Coffee & Waterfalls: Santa Marta Private Shore Tour
9 hours
from$407/ person
via Viator
Cacao and Secret Waterfall Tour
Santa Marta
Cacao and Secret Waterfall Tour
4 hours
from$30/ person
via Viator
Santa Marta to or from Minca Private Transfer
Santa Marta
Santa Marta to or from Minca Private Transfer
1 hour
from$39/ person
via Viator
Minca Coffee Tour, Cocoa Tour and Waterfalls
Santa Marta
Minca Coffee Tour, Cocoa Tour and Waterfalls
8 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator

Minca & Sierra Nevada in Santa Marta — FAQ

What is Minca known for?
Minca, a mountain village above Santa Marta, is known for its waterfalls, coffee and cocoa farms, birdwatching, viewpoints and cool, refreshing climate.
How far is Minca from Santa Marta?
Minca is about 45 minutes to an hour from Santa Marta by road, making it an easy and popular day trip into the Sierra Nevada foothills.
Is Minca worth visiting from Santa Marta?
Yes — Minca’s waterfalls, coffee farms and green mountain scenery offer a refreshing, nature-filled contrast to the coast, ideal as a day trip.

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