Minca is a village located in Santa Marta, is one of those places that teach that the visit to the Colombian Caribbean is not only “beach, breeze and sea”, because in the middle of forests, rivers, lakes and wells also have a great time.
Pozo Azul
HOW TO GET TO MINCA?
Minca is located 14 kilometers from Santa Marta. To get to Minca from Santa Marta you must first take a bus to Mamatoco, a small colonial town where you will find someone who will take you directly to Minca. Usually there are vans that take you for about $10,000. The trip from Mamatoco to Minca takes 45 minutes.
GEOGRAPHY AND CLIMATE IN MINCA
Minca is located 650 meters above sea level, which means that the temperature in the region is 18°C, although it can reach 24°C and at night it can drop to 16°C. It is advisable to take comfortable clothing for hot weather, sunscreen, insect repellent, do not forget to bring a bathing suit. Since the temperature can drop at night, a good idea is to bring a coat to sleep.
ATTRACTIONS IN MINCA
Minca is a small natural paradise that has become a highly recommended site for national and foreign tourists who have lived the experience of knowing this wonderful place. Being a tourist destination, it will be very easy to find where to sleep, where to camp, where to eat, what to do and places to visit.
The main attraction of Minca is that, although it is located in the Colombian Caribbean, you can not see the sea near there, however, has beautiful landscapes and forests full of lakes and wells that has nothing to envy the beaches of Santa Marta. This destination is a very quiet place, where you can be in peace enjoying nature and has a point in favor: it is not as busy as the beaches, for this reason the stay becomes much more pleasant and comfortable.
WHAT TO DO IN MINCA?
In Mica there is a diversity of plans to carry out. What we recommend is to visit some of the coffee farms of the region, in this visit you will be able to know the process of elaboration of the coffee. One of the most famous and visited farms is Finca La Victoria where you will be offered a delicious organic coffee that you will not be able to resist.
There is a place in Minca that all tourists always want to know for its beauty and the tranquility of its waters, it is Pozo Azul, this place is full of waterfalls and lakes where you can bathe peacefully while enjoying charming landscapes that produce a sense of peace and harmony. This site is located 45 minutes from the center of town.
Another place to visit in Minca are the waterfalls of Marinca, which is an hour’s walk from the town, this place is simply fascinating, the clear waters coming down from the waterfall draw a perfect landscape in which you will enjoy bathing and resting from the city. If you come to Minca, you must visit this place.
Marinca Waterfalls
On top of that, Minca is a place where bird watching takes place, so you will enjoy the different colors and shapes of the more than 365 species that usually draw the blue sky of Minca. Without a doubt, visiting Minca is a great experience and a great route to take, so if you think that Minga is not going to be a good tourist destination because it is not close to the sea, let us tell you that if you come to Minga you will not want to return to your city.
GASTRONOMY IN MINCA
As it is a place frequently visited by tourists, the town has a great offer of restaurants and cafes along its route; places where you can enjoy from typical Colombian dishes to delicious international ones. What you must try is the organic coffee from the coffee farms.
Restaurants like Casa Cristi and Santa Isabella offer everything from fast food to the famous colombian Corrientazo.
HOTELS AND CAMPING IN MINCA?
The best thing about Minca is that you have a variety of options to spend the night, from nice hotels to great camping areas with wonderful views. If you still don’t know where to stay on your visit to Minca, here are some options.
Casa Blanca Hostel is located in the center of town, offers room service for couples or groups, has a kitchen open to guests, shared bathroom, terrace and living room, is a comfortable place, run by charismatic people who will make you feel at home.
Contact: 315 5448564
Casa Elemento Hotel is located on the main street, 254 – 1. This is one of the busiest hotels in Minca, offers one of the best views from its famous hammock that is set several meters away and gives a wonderful view of the Sierra Nevada. It offers private and shared rooms, cabins for couples, hammocks and a camping area. Very clean bathrooms, swimming pool, bar and private parking. The prices are very cheap and it is a great place to spend the nights.
Website: www.casaelemento.co
Phone: 311655920
E-mail: info@casaelemento.co
Brisas de Minca Hotel is located at kilometer 14.5 via Santa Marta, in front of the Minca police station. It offers WiFi, free parking, terrace and garden. It offers single, couple and group rooms with private bathrooms and TV. The warmth of the people who run the place makes it a very comfortable and pleasant hotel.
Contact: 320 7643357
COSTS
Entrance to one of the coffee farms costs approximately $5,000.
Entrance to Pozo Azul is free.
Entrance to Marinca waterfalls costs approximately $4,000.
