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Check out the exact location of this place. There are some benches where you can sit and watch the sunset while drinking tea, coffee, or some soft drinks and snacks. It is a very humble stand built into the side of the mountain with very nice views. We decided to park the bike and approach the place. Just after rounding a bend, I saw a sign on the side of the road that said Sunsets Viewpoint. The first evening we had the bike, we decided to follow one of the main roads until we found somewhere to watch the sunset. That first afternoon, you can rest and get to know the surroundings of the farm, enjoy the wonderful sunset over the mountains, the Ciénaga Grande, and the Caribbean Sea. It is a bit tiring, but you will get over it as soon as you arrive at the farm thanks to the incredible natural surroundings and the welcome drink and food. The climb is 3 km and takes about two hours. The first day they pick you up in Santa Marta or Minca, you visit a local coffee farm where they give you a coffee tour, and you hike up to Finca Santa Elena (Farm). In our case, we visited Cerro Kennedy on a two-day tour with a local company called Wi Make Tours.

It is also possible to do part of the way by vehicle and part of the way on foot. The road is somewhat complicated therefore, I only recommend driving the motorcycle to the top to those who have previous experience riding on dirt roads. There is the option of going by motorcycle, either rented or with a driver. It is one of the ways to get to know this place, although perhaps too demanding for most people, myself included. They climbed to the top, camped in their own tent, and the next day walked back to Minca. We met a French couple who made the whole trip from Minca on foot. One of the most demanding hikes to do in Minca (Colombia) is the ascent to Cerro Kennedy, located at 3,100 meters above sea level. Marinka Waterfalls, one of the best places to visit in Minca My recommendation is to stay in a hotel lost in the mountains for at least one night, as this is how you can really appreciate the magic of this corner of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. The private rooms in this hotel sell out quickly, so if you are interested, book as soon as possible. Also, since it wasn’t a touristy place, we were alone. We woke up listening to the birds singing, wonderful!Īnother thing I loved about staying here is that the hotel itself organizes trips in the surrounding area. I stayed in a private room, but they also have shared rooms. I also want to highlight its small restaurant, where they serve delicious food. If the day is clear, you can see the sea. The best place in the hotel is its infinity pool, from which you can enjoy the scenery. It is a hotel located on the side of a mountain, lost in the jungle, with beautiful views. Spending three nights in at this hotel was the best idea my partner and I could have had, and for this reason, I recommend you do the same. I am sure that my stay in Minca would not have been as wonderful if I had not stayed at Casas Viejas by Masaya. Spend at least one night in a hotel lost in the mountains You can swim in waterfalls, hike through the jungle and enjoy unforgettable sunrises and sunsets.

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Minca (Colombia) is full of wonderful places.

Hiking in the Minca jungle from Santa Marta.

The cab costs around 50.000 COP.įinally, there is the possibility of taking an organized excursion to Minca from Santa Marta. At the most, the price will be 20.000 COP.Īnother option, less economical but more comfortable and faster, is to take a cab from Santa Marta or arrange the transfer with your accommodation. The price of this ride will depend on the distance to your hotel. Once you arrive in town, you can take a mototaxi if your accommodation is outside of Minca town.

The price is 8,000 COP, and it takes about 45 minutes. The cheapest way to get to Minca from Santa Marta is to go to the Santa Marta Public Market and take a bus.

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