Minca: Full Day Minca Tour with Jungle Joe
Magdalena, Colombia
Immerse yourself in the nature of Minca. Visit a coffee farm, swim in a natural pool, enjoy a gourmet lunch, talk about biodiversity, bamboo and create your own chocolate bar in a cocoa workshop.
Colombian Coffee Farm Tour with Ecological Walk and Bamboo Architecture in Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
This full-day experience suits travelers interested in coffee culture, nature walks, local architecture, and chocolate making in Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.
Highlights
- Taste authentic Colombian coffee at a private coffee farm
- Swim in a natural pool along a 4-kilometer ecological trail
- Learn about guadua-bamboo architecture and its applications
- Enjoy a gourmet lunch with live music at a bamboo house (vegan and vegetarian options available)
- Create your own chocolate bar in a hands-on cocoa workshop
Description
Begin your tour at a private coffee farm in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. Discover the history of Colombian coffee, explore various coffee types, and understand the roles of fermentation, drying, and roasting in producing quality coffee.
Then, take a 4-kilometer walk along an ecological trail that passes a natural pool. You can adjust the physical activity level to your preference. After swimming in the river, continue through the forest to reach a bamboo house.
At the bamboo house, enjoy a gourmet meal accompanied by live music. Vegan and vegetarian lunch options are available. Learn why guadua-bamboo is known as Colombia’s natural steel and explore its uses in construction and design.
The experience ends with a cocoa workshop where you will learn about cacao history and create your own chocolate bar.
Includes
- Coffee farm visit
- Ecological walk
- Swimming in a natural pool
- Gourmet lunch with vegan and vegetarian options
- Biodiversity talk
- Bamboo construction presentation
- Cocoa workshop
Excludes
- Transport service: pickups and round trips from Santa Marta (available for an additional cost)
Important Information
- Departure is at 9:45 a.m., returning at 4:00 p.m.
- Meeting point: Jungle Joe Minca Tours office
- Bilingual guide provided (Spanish and English)
- Transport service from Santa Marta available at extra cost
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, bring swimwear, comfortable walking shoes, and sun protection. Booking in advance is recommended, especially during peak tourism seasons.
