The best way to get to know the nature of Minca is to live it from the inside: we start with a 40-minute ecological hike through the jungle before reaching the canyon, where 4 waterfalls of 27, 15, 25 and 35 meters descend in the heart of the Sierra Nevada. Always with 2 certified guides, we guarantee safety and personal attention on every descent. Suitable for all levels — adrenaline, nature and adventure in one experience.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Canyoning in Minca Waterfall Descent lasts about 3h 30min.
Prices start at $79 per person for this Santa Marta experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Please enter "ATM Embassy Minca" in your google maps search bar. The meeting point is diagonal to the church of Minca. At ATM Embassy Minca there is a reception where you can ask about "Jesus Santana". Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 12 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Santana’s Canyoning.
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A fantastic experience in Minca! Meeting with Santana's colleagues in the village, followed by a short hike up the mountain, where you meet Santana and everything is explained, then the fun begins! We felt very well taken care of, secure, and thoroughly enjoyed the morning in the beautiful nature.
If you’re on the fence, just book it. Santana runs something truly special here. He spoke little English and we spoke little Spanish, but it didn’t matter for a single second; his calm, clear communication made us feel safe and looked after the entire time. The rappelling itself is exhilarating but completely approachable, even as a first-timer. Afterwards we walked and swam down the river, which was the perfect way to come down from the high of it all. You see the jungle from a perspective most visitors never get. One of the best experiences of our lives. Easily our number one in Colombia. Highly recommend for Minca. Magical.
Very great time. Must be active and capable to climb steep hills to get there as well as doing the repelling.
If you like adventures, book this tour. It was incredible from start to finish. The best morning I’ve had in a long time. Jon and Santana are great and facilitate a fun experience. Good value for the experience and the rapelling is a lot of fun, very doable as a first timer and leaves lots of time in the day to continue. Super simple to book and go. Afterwards, we walked/swam down the river which was a perfect ending. You get to see the jungle from a point of view many others do not. Highly recommend for Minca!!
Super trip, abseiled from 4 waterfalls and then hiked through the riverbed, mega cool!
What an excellent way to explore Minca’s waterfalls. Our guides Alvaro and Santana were punctual, friendly and informative throughout. A nice hike to start the route followed by descending some beautiful waterfalls We felt 100% safe from start to finish. The route was stunning and we had the best time. One of the highlights of our trips. 10/10 review.
Cool tour with 4 waterfall descents and cool guides who also explain about the culture and plants
Canyoning was such a unique way to see the waterfalls and it ended up being both thrilling and genuinely challenging in the best way. Santana and Álvaro were fantastic guides. They were attentive, encouraging, and professional teachers throughout the entire experience. Even when parts felt a little intimidating, I always knew I was safe the whole time. They explained everything clearly, checked in constantly, and struck the perfect balance between keeping things fun and making sure we felt confident at every step. If you’re in Minca and looking for something adventurous and memorable, I couldn’t recommend this excursion more. Beautiful scenery, adrenaline, and truly top-notch guides.
I had such a great time on this adventure! After a short hike up the mountain, you start your decent down the waterfalls. As someone with no experience, the guides, Santana and John who are wonderful, made me feel safe and secure, and it really wasn't that hard at all (especially if you're coordinated, unlike me). You end at the hidden waterfall, which if you have nothing planned the rest of the day would be a great place to just stay and chill. Highly recommend!
The canyoning was really beautiful and professional. They can provide an English speaking person. His English is very good. You get two guides. Insurance is included. It was a lot of fun and adventure!
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| Canyoning in Minca Waterfall Descent | 3h 30min | 5.0 (12) | $79 | |
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