11 Waterfall Tours in Santa Marta to Build a Day Around

1.MINCA TOUR – Explore waterfalls and discover the origin of coffee and cocoa

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 166 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $79Our pick

Explore Minca near Santa Marta with jungle walks, waterfalls, coffee, cocoa, bamboo, and an excellent local lunch.

“Positive: the tour was amazing. We would definitely recommend it! Wonderful scenery and delicious coffee and cocoa Negative: The transport was absolutely terrible! The taxi that drove us from the hotel to Minca did not have seatbelts and the taxidriver was driving like crazy!! We were scared for our life. Definitely a terrible experience.”

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2.Eco-Hike in Minca: Coffee Tour, Waterfall & Chocolate Experience!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 140 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $64Top rated

Review of Minca’s coffee, waterfall, lunch, and chocolate day tour from Santa Marta, with practical advice on value, hiking, guides, and expectations.

“This tour is well worth it, with the guides giving it their all (including the demonstrations). You have to go for a swim - it’s a must - so wear sensible shoes!”

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3.Minca Coffee, Cocoa, & Waterfall Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 102 reviews · from $78

Review of Santa Marta’s Minca day trip, with jungle walks, coffee, chocolate, waterfall pools, lunch, practical tips, and value advice.

“great experience. next time I'd try and spend longer in minca. our guide was lovely and informative. highly recommend”

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4.Trekking History and Indigenous Heritage in Minca + Cacao & Coffee + Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 63 reviews · from $41Best value

Trek Minca’s Tayrona trails, visit an Arhuaco cacao and coffee farm, taste local products, and cool off at a waterfall.

“Really nice combination of learning something about Minca and the area and seeing some of the nature as well. Andres is good guide who knows a lot of nice info/facts and manages to keep it fun. The waterfall was lovely to see and perfect for a nice cooling dive after hiking down. Would definitely recommend this tour!”

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5.Trekking in Minca Complete Waterfall Circuit

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 28 reviews · 5 - 7 hours · from $49

Trek through Minca’s forest trails to Oído del Mundo and Marinka waterfalls, with local culture, biodiversity, swimming, and expert guidance.

“It was a great trip. Dan the guide knew his stuff, the cocoa farm was super interesting.”

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6.The Native Expedition – Sierra Nevada (2 days Discovering Chorrerón waterfall)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $470

Spend two days hiking Sierra Nevada, learning coffee and beekeeping, sharing meals with a farm family, and reaching Chorrerón waterfall.

“If you are looking for an alternative for "the lost city hike" look no further. This is an off the beaten path experience and Leo the guide is the best you can ask for. We did the 2 day hike. For the most part it's moderate with a steep part towards the end of it. We got to stay with a wonderful family that cooked for us delicious food and let us stay the night at their farm. The accomodation is basic but we got our own room and managed to get a good night sleep Leo will also help you take those Instagram photos u always wanted - he…”

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7.Minca: Hidden Waterfall + Coffee and Cocoa Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6 reviews · 1 day · from $78

Explore Minca’s jungle trails, hidden waterfall, coffee and cocoa workshops, lunch, and Sierra Nevada views on a small-group day trip.

“I enjoy a lot! Pedro was kind and very helpful. Everything was very good. The hike, the swimming the lunch, and the cocoa workshop. The landscape of Minca amazing”

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8.Marinka Waterfalls 4×4 Tour with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 4 reviews · from $109

Visit Marinka Waterfalls from Santa Marta by taxi and 4x4, with natural pools, giant hammocks, lunch, and Spanish-speaking local support.

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9.Minca, Marinka Waterfall & Hostel Sierra Minca

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · from $89

Explore Minca, swim at Marinka Waterfalls, and enjoy Sierra Minca views, lunch, and rainforest trails from Santa Marta.

“A wonderful adventure, discovering Minca, the waterfall, and a beautiful hotel restaurant with an incredible view. Thank you, we'll be back.😎😊”

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10.Hidden Waterfall Mining Tour, Coffee and Cocoa Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $69

Explore Minca’s waterfall, organic coffee, cocoa workshop, lunch, and Santa Marta views on an English-language day tour for $69.

“The walk to the waterfall was demanding but when you arrive you forget everything. Very nice place. I really liked the explanation of how they grow organic coffee and also cocoa. recommendedAuto-translated”

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11.Palomino: Hiking Tour of Valencia Waterfalls with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · 5 hours · from $77

Review of Palomino’s Valencia Waterfalls hike, with transfers, natural pools, private guide, practical tips, price value, and booking advice.

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