4 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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