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Santa Marta

Minca: Eco-Walk, Coffee Farm, Waterfall & Chocolate Experience

A private full day into the coffee-growing hills of Minca, from farm to hand-made chocolate.

Private tour — just your group 6-7 hours Up to 25 guests Free itinerary changes Local expert guide
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Overview

A private full-day tour into the coffee-rich hills around Minca, visiting a farm where coffee and cacao are grown, hiking to a waterfall, and sampling fresh chocolate over a local lunch with panoramic views.

Large group tours through Minca's coffee-rich hills can rush through and leave you feeling like you've only scratched the surface — this private full-day tour gives you personalized attention from your guide and time to ask questions at every stop. Real stops include a working coffee and cacao farm, a hike to a waterfall, a local lunch with panoramic mountain views, and a fresh chocolate tasting.

Highlights

  • Coffee & Cacao Farm A working farm in the hills above Minca where both coffee and cacao are grown.
  • Waterfall Hike A hike through the jungle to a real waterfall in the Sierra Nevada foothills.
  • Fresh Chocolate Tasting A hands-on sample of chocolate made from the farm's own cacao.

What Stops Does This Tour Make?

A popular starting point — every Voyzo itinerary is fully customizable, so we'll shape the order and stops around your group.

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Pickup

Hotel pickup in Santa Marta is included.

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Coffee & Cacao Farm

A working farm in the hills above Minca where both coffee and cacao are grown.

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Waterfall Hike

A hike through the jungle to a real waterfall in the Sierra Nevada foothills.

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Fresh Chocolate Tasting

A hands-on sample of chocolate made from the farm's own cacao.

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Drop-off

Back to your hotel, home, or the airport — whenever your day wraps up.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
A fully customizable itinerary built around you
All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • Group size can range from 1 to 25 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
  • Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
  • Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

  • We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
  • Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
  • Your pickup address is required to finalize the itinerary.

Special Requests

  • Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
  • Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — a local lunch with panoramic views is included as part of this private day tour.
It's a moderate eco-walk to the waterfall, suitable for most fitness levels, with your guide setting the pace since the tour is private.
Minca sits at roughly 650 m above sea level in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, so it is noticeably cooler and fresher than the coastal city below.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

About This Tour

A private full-day tour into the coffee-rich hills around Minca, visiting a farm where coffee and cacao are grown, hiking to a waterfall, and sampling fresh chocolate over a local lunch with panoramic views. Large group tours through Minca's coffee-rich hills can rush through and leave you feeling like you've only scratched the surface — this private full-day tour gives you personalized attention from your guide and time to ask questions at every stop. Real stops include a working coffee and cacao farm, a hike to a waterfall, a local lunch with panoramic mountain views, and a fresh chocolate tasting.

Minca sits at roughly 650 m above sea level in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, noticeably cooler and greener than the coast below. Its slopes have long supported small farms growing coffee and cacao, which is why a single day here can run from picking and processing to tasting chocolate.

The Sierra Nevada itself is a recognized UNESCO Biosphere Reserve (designated 1979) and the homeland of Indigenous peoples including the Kogi, Arhuaco, Wiwa and Kankuamo. The Arhuaco in particular are known for cacao and coffee grown in the range, a reminder that the crops you taste in Minca belong to a much older relationship between these mountains and the people who live in them.

The waterfall hike is the active part of the day. Pools in the Minca area are fed by Sierra Nevada streams, so expect cool, clear water and bring swimwear if you want a dip.

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