The tour is a route around the town of Minca, the departure is at about 9.00, once in Minca you will take a walk of about 45 minutes to reach Pozo Azul (on holidays you will reach another area of the river with waterfall to avoid overcrowded areas of tourists) here we will stop for about an hour with the possibility of taking a bath. Another 45 minute walk to reach the finca where you will have the typical lunch with a panoramic view of Santa Marta. Another 45-minute walk to reach the organic coffee crops where the various processing procedures will be explained and a test of the finished product will be offered. Finally we will reach the cultivation of organic cocoa and also here we will provide information on the manufacturing process and a taste. Return to the hotel around 18.00
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
9:00 AM
Next available
Sun, Oct 4
Adult (ages 12–65)
$105
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 3.
Tour Options
Discover Minca
Pickup included
Itinerary
60 min
A small waterfall that ends in a natural swimming pool, here you can take a refreshing bath
What's included
Included
Lunch
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick-up from all hotels in Taganga around 8.30 and Santa Marta around 9.00
Traveller Ratings
4.2
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How it compares in Santa Marta
Starting price $105 is close to the typical $115 for tours of similar length in Santa Marta
Excurgo comparison of 292 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Discover Minca take?
Discover Minca lasts about 9 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Discover Minca cost?
Prices start at $105 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.
What days does Discover Minca run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM.
Can I cancel Discover Minca for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Pick-up from all hotels in Taganga around 8.30 and Santa Marta around 9.00 Pickup points include Hostal Palohe Taganga.
What languages is Discover Minca offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Discover Minca worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 5 verified reviews; it is run by Taganga Viajes y Turismo.
Reviews(5)
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Melisa_D
May 30, 2025
My sister and I went on...
My sister and I went on this tour together and it was incredible. The tour guide is extremely knowledgeable about the coffee farming process, the flora and fauna of Colombia, and the town of Minca itself. The coffee was delicious as well as the hot chocolate drink we had at Jungle Joe’s. Definitely recommend this experience. We learned a lot and had a great time.
Operator response
Thank you very much for the wonderful review,we are glad to know that you had a great time.
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101giulianog
March 31, 2024
Minca in one day
Another good tour made with this agency.A prívate car took us in different Hostels at 9 AM we arrived in Minca at 10.30am guide was in English that was perfect for the group.Visiting Marinka waterfall,chocolate museum,coffee farm and swimming in the river,great guide and people in the group.Something special the lunch,with opción vegan,vegetarian and no gluten.5.30pm a car take us to the hostel.thank You very much tagangaviajes!
Operator response
Thank you very much for the review!
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jsa239
April 26, 2022
Recommend confirming with agency that they are aware of your reservation
Disappointing that we were late for the tour. We were waiting and waiting for our transport and turns out nobody was on their way. Luckily our hostel owner made many phone calls on our behalf saying that he was looking at our receipt and could validate that we had in fact paid and had confirmation. The agency sent a vehicle out and we joined a group late. Once a part of the group the experience was worthwhile. The falls were quite small but nice nonetheless. Lunch at jungle joe’s was a fabulous 3 course meal. Our guide had a good sense of humour and was very knowledgeable. Learning about coffee was good and making chocolate was great 👍🏼
Operator response
Sorry for the bad experience with your reservation,yes sure is always better to confirm with the agency.But the tour in Minca is really wonderful and we are proud that you enjoy the day!
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marekjG1672CZ
April 19, 2022
Great day in Minca region
This tour was great, but its a packed day filled with many activities, so be ready! Transport is taxi, which they will send to get you at your hotel. In Minca you will walk through jungle/forrest and get to the first stop, which will be about coffee, you will go through whole process, but its still quite brief. Then you will taste the coffee that they make, go to the small waterfall, where you can also swim, walk to the place where you will have lunch. The lunch was more luxurious than I expected. After lunch there is talk about biodiversity (which I really enjoyed) and little bit about cacao and bamboo. You even get to make your own chocolate 'bar', which was awesome. And also Sam was a great guide.
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Operator response
Thank you very much for the wonderful review!
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Laba76
January 20, 2020
Minca and the surrounding area is beautiful, the tour less.
One is “rushed” from one location to the next. So you don't even have time to look left and right. I felt like you were being handled.
A little positive I was right about the food and the view at Jungle Joe.
Operator response
We are sorry that you did not like the tour, being a group tour and not private it is normal that the times are managed by the guides according to the wishes of most of the participants.
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