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Discover the green landscapes of Minca on a private shore tour from Santa Marta. Travel by 4x4 into the foothills of the Sierra Nevada and visit Hacienda La Victoria for a guided introduction to local coffee production. Learn how the beans are processed using traditional machinery before continuing along a mountain route and short trail to Marinka Waterfalls. Swim in the cool natural pools or relax beside the cascades surrounded by tropical forest. Afterwards, return to Minca for a typical Colombian lunch at a local restaurant. Your private guide will share stories about the region throughout the day before your return transfer to the Santa Marta cruise pier.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The driver will meet you in the Santa Marta Cruise Port with the sign with your name. Please inform about your pick up details in advance.
Itinerary
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1Puerto de Santa Marta
Meet your private guide and driver at the agreed meeting point at Santa Marta Cruise Pier. After a brief introduction, board your private 4x4 vehicle and prepare for the journey.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Minca
Travel from Santa Marta into the foothills of the Sierra Nevada toward Minca. Enjoy the changing mountain scenery while your guide introduces the region and explains the day’s itinerary.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Cascadas De Marinka
Scenic Drive to Hacienda La Victoria — 25 minutes Continue higher into the mountains along the road to Hacienda La Victoria. During the journey, your guide will share stories, historical information, and interesting facts about Minca and the surrounding region. Hacienda La Victoria Coffee Tour — 45 minutes Visit the historic coffee estate and learn how locally grown coffee is processed. See the machinery used during the different production stages and discover how the farm has preserved its coffee-making traditions over the years. Transfer and Trail to Marinka Waterfalls — 45 minutes Return to the 4x4 vehicle and follow an alternative mountain route toward Marinka Waterfalls. Continue with an approximately 30-minute walk along a natural trail surrounded by tropical vegetation.
2 hours 5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Cascadas De Marinka
Enjoy time beside the waterfalls and their natural pools. Swim in the cool mountain water or relax and admire the surrounding tropical forest. Access and swimming conditions may vary depending on rainfall and instructions from the site staff.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Minca
Return to Minca — 20 minutes Walk back to the vehicle and continue to the village of Minca. Your guide will present the available restaurant options and help the group choose a place for lunch. Typical Lunch in Minca — 75 minutes Enjoy a typical Colombian lunch at a selected restaurant in Minca. Take time to rest after visiting the waterfalls and experience the relaxed atmosphere of this small mountain village.
1 hour 35 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Puerto de Santa Marta
Travel back to Santa Marta in your private 4x4 vehicle. The tour concludes with drop-off at the agreed meeting point at the cruise pier, normally between approximately 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM, depending on the departure time and local conditions.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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