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With private 4×4 transport, expert guidance, and flexible pacing, this experience combines coffee, waterfalls, and nature into one unforgettable day in the Sierra Nevada. Starting with a 7:00 AM pick-up, you’ll arrive at Pozo Azul early, enjoying its jungle waterfalls and crystal-clear pools in peace—before the crowds arrive. Continue to the historic La Victoria Coffee Farm, founded in 1892 by English engineers, where original machinery from London and New York is still used to process beans. Learn about coffee production from bean to brew and taste freshly roasted coffee with distinctive mountain flavors.
After a typical lunch in Minca town, head to Marinka Waterfalls, famous for its twin cascades and natural pools surrounded by lush forest—perfect for swimming, relaxing, and capturing photos.
This private tour blends authentic flavor, refreshing nature, and cultural heritage, offering the best way to experience Minca in just one day.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We pick up at all hotels in Santa Marta, Rodadero, Pozos Colorados, Bello Horizonte
Itinerary
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Explore the glorious surroundings of Minca with rivers, waterfalls and magnificent views. First we will enjoy Pozo Azul, a beautiful waterfall with refreshing water from the Sierra Nevada. To swim there is a great start of the day. Then we’ll move to the coffee farm La Victoria. During the coffee tour we'll come to know everything about coffee and the history of the farm. After La Victoria we'll have lunch and then we will visit one more waterfall Cascada Marinka, where we can swim once more before leaving to Santa Marta.
Admission ticket free -
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Start your morning with one of Minca’s most famous waterfalls. We pick you up at 7:00 AM so you can arrive at Pozo Azul before the crowds and enjoy this jungle gem in peace. Dive into the refreshing crystal-clear pools, surrounded by lush greenery and the soothing sound of rushing water. Visiting early makes all the difference—you’ll often have the cascades almost to yourself, creating a tranquil and unforgettable start to the day.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Next, visit La Victoria Coffee Farm, founded in 1892 by English engineers and still one of Colombia’s oldest working plantations. Walk through the plantation, see original machinery from London and New York that is still in operation today, and learn how coffee is cultivated, harvested, and roasted in the Sierra Nevada. This is a hands-on, immersive experience that takes you through the entire journey of coffee—from bean to cup. To complete the visit, enjoy a freshly brewed tasting with the distinctive flavors that make this mountain-grown coffee so unique.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Lunch in Minca After the coffee experience, relax and savor a traditional lunch in Minca town. Your guide will take you to a carefully selected local spot where you can enjoy authentic regional flavors. It’s the perfect break to recharge and soak in the atmosphere of this laid-back mountain village.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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Marinka Waterfalls End your adventure with a visit to Marinka Waterfalls, one of the largest and most beautiful in the area. With two impressive cascades and wide jungle pools, Marinka is ideal for a refreshing swim or simply relaxing in a hammock while listening to the roar of falling water. Surrounded by lush greenery and colorful butterflies, this is the perfect way to close your day in Minca before heading back to Santa Marta.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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