Marinka Waterfall & Sierra Minca Tour: Coffee, Swim, Views

Sip organic Sierra Nevada coffee, swim beneath waterfalls, and snap views from giant hands above Santa Marta Bay

A full-day guided tour from Santa Marta into Minca combines organic coffee tasting in the Sierra Nevada, a swim at Marinka Waterfall, and lunch with views across Santa Marta Bay. The tour includes private transportation, entrance fees, and a live guide in English or Spanish. It runs 6 to 7 hours and hotel pickup is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Nature and adventure in Minca

• Filter and taste organic coffee
• Visit and swim at waterfall
• Lunch with views at Sierra Minca Hostel

The experience

Minca sits high enough in the Sierra Nevada that the day starts with coffee: a tasting of 100% organic beans grown on the mountainside, filtered and poured while you stand in the hills above the coast. From there, the route drops to Marinka Waterfall, one of the clearest in the region, where you swim in the pool beneath it and the guide waits while you dry off in the shade.

Lunch lands at Sierra Minca Hostel, positioned so the view opens across Santa Marta Bay. The hostel sits at the midpoint of the day, and the vantage from there (the giant hands sculpture and the staircase to heaven viewpoint nearby) gives you the photo angles the tour is built around. Private transportation moves you between each stop, so the transitions eat no time and the day stays unhurried.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your hotel.
• coffee and tea tasting.
• entrance to Marinka Waterfall and the viewpoints.
• lunch at Sierra Minca Hostel.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 00:00 and 09:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (30 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 90 years) · Youth (18 to 29 years) · Child (5 to 17 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tovar Extreme Adventure

Is this one for you?The 6 to 7 hour span leaves the rest of your day free: early enough to start by mid-morning and return to Santa Marta with afternoon light still available for the town or the beach.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (18 to 29 years); Child (5 to 17 years); Infant (1 to 2 years): free.

What's the coffee tasting like at the start of the tour?

The tasting happens in the Sierra Nevada where the beans are grown. You'll filter and sample 100% organic coffee straight from the mountainside before moving on to the waterfall.

Can I swim at Marinka Waterfall, or is it just a viewing stop?

Marinka Waterfall is a swimming stop. You'll have time to cool off in the natural pool beneath the falls and enjoy the surroundings before the group moves on.

Where does lunch happen, and what are the views like?

Lunch is at Sierra Minca Hostel, positioned to look out across Santa Marta Bay. The location also puts you near the giant hands sculpture and staircase to heaven viewpoint for photos.

Is transportation included, or do I need to arrange my own way to Minca?

Private transportation is included in the tour. Pickup happens at your hotel in Santa Marta, and the same vehicle takes you between each stop in Minca.