Full-Day Hiking Tour in Minca with coffee & Cocoa Workshop

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

7 hours 30 minutes

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Visit Minca, a place with unparalleled landscapes and eco-friendly constructions in the middle of the nature of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. During this guided tour in the Minca area participants will visit a sacred waterfall of our indigenous communities and visit a coffee farm and also learn topics such as coffee, cocoa, bamboo as a construction element and biodiversity, participating with local people.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Santa Marta

Passengers are picked up from Santa Marta at 8:45 am to be taken to the start of the tour

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Minca

The groups join at 9:45 AM and they are explained what will be done on the tour while they observe a photographic exhibition of animals from the mountains (photos of birds, reptiles, amphibians, mammals). 30-minute walk to the coffee farm, the site where coffee is planted and processed. There you will be explained everything about the collection, fermentation, drying and roasting of coffee (45 min). Lost Waterfall (40-min walk) The waterfall is a sacred site of our indigenous communities where participants can bathe and relax in the water currents of this waterfall. 45-min walk to the Jungle Joe Bamboo house A brief talk about bamboo as a building element in Colombia (30 min). Visitors will be served by their host Joe with a gourmet lunch. The biodiversity talk (30min) Cocoa workshop History and process from the fruit to the cup. You will learn techniques to increase the alkaloid that exists in Cacao and will learn to make your own cacao bar (30min).

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Tour in English

Jungle Joe Full-Day Minca tour
Lunch
Pickup included

Tour in Spanish

Jungle Joe Full-Day Minca tour
Lunch
Pickup included

Reviews

4.72

178 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

144

Good value for a day trip
Michael Y,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
This is a good way to see the eco friendly town of Minca. The waterfall and chocolate factory at Jungle Joe's were really something special. This may have been the best chocolate I've ever had.Lunch was also surprisingly good. Unfortunately the coffee plantation was a let down, with average coffee and prices roughly 2x what you'll see anywhere else. Even considering the artisanal, organic practices, there is no reason to charge that much for thoroughly average coffee. The guide was also pretty good and knowledgeable. I'd recommend if you're looking to explore the city
Loved it and would...
Olivia M,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Loved it and would recommend it! It was so informative and the lunch was very tasty. Our guide was very knowledgeable!
Def do this!
Mary G,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Amazing experience. Its so lush, and beautiful to experience the coffee farm and make your own chocolate. Our guide Gustavo was amazing, very patient. It rained almost the whole hike but it was a vibe. Make sure to get a rain poncho and its all good.
Coffee and cocoa
X4370QQkarend,
Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was very cool :) the guide was amazing and very knowledgeable and kind. Jevier, the gentleman who picked us up from Santa Marta hostel was very kind as well and drove us through a big rain storm safely. The food was delicious and so was the hot chocolate :) I definitely recommend this tour !
GREAT EXPERIENCE
M ALKHUDHAIR,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was such a great tour! Our guide Tony Martin really made it special — he spoke with so much passion and he really knew what he was talking about. Honestly, thank you Tony from the heart. We did run into something unexpected: the rain came down so heavy that we had to stop for almost two and a half hours. It wasn’t easy, but Tony handled it so well. With help from a few others, he found a safe place for us to cross the river and made sure everyone got across without any problems. That gave me a lot of confidence. Lunch was nice too, and the girl who explained about the cocoa was super sweet and explained everything in such a lovely way. Even though the rain caught us by surprise, I personally really enjoyed this tour and would do it again.
Excellent experience
VICTORIA A,
Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
I want to highlight the professionalism of the SADDAM guide who explained the coffee and cocoa making process in great detail. And also your careful attention in leading the group.
You won’t be disappointed if you love coffee, chocolate & wildlife
Sharron B,
Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Be prepared for slippery trails and river crossing. The enthusiasm that our guide had was truly contagious. He loved what he does and has stories for days. Coffee in the morning, from the small farm, lunch at Jungle Joe’s & chocolate making was brilliant! One of the best trips I’ve been on & so happy I had made last minute plans to book
Beautiful walk
Ivan C,
Aug 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had the opportunity to live this experience and fully recommend it. The landscapes, the rest and the kindness of the people is worth everything. We met places we never expected to meet and then we could enjoy the beautiful beaches of Santa Marta. Each of the moments of the tour are worth it and it is all very organized. It's an opportunity that can't be missed.
Great experience and views
V963XMjond,
Aug 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What an amazing trip with Gustavo! Scenic and really informational.... The Minca tour was well worth the time and the trip. The meal and time spent at Jungle Joes Ecolodge was amazing!
Highly Recommended!
diams2018,
Aug 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I actually attended the tour in July 2024, and it was one of the best hiking tours I’ve ever experienced. Our guide was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, and I felt well taken care of the entire time. It truly felt like a great value for everything we did that day.