The village of Minca, Santa Marta (Colombia) – according to the 2005 census – has an approximate population of 3,944 inhabitants.
It is located about 21 km northwest of Santa Marta. The climate is warm and humid, with an average annual temperature of 25°C. Its area is approximately 98 square kilometers.
Minca is famous for its impressive landscapes, coffee plantations, and numerous waterfalls.
All of the above makes Minca a treasure worthy of films and stories from the Colombian Caribbean. In this blog, we will talk a little about its landscapes and everything that makes it up.
Minca, in Santa Marta, a sanctuary for its wildlife.
There are a total of 163 species of fauna found in the Minca area in Santa Marta. These species include mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians, and fish.
Among the mammals are the spectacled bear, white-tailed deer, ocelot, paujÃ, raccoon, and wildcat, among others. Various species of snakes, lizards, and turtles are included among the reptiles.
As for birds, we can spot the peregrine falcon, Andean hummingbird, zamurito, churrÃn, guaiquerÃ, condor, hawk, paujil, yellow-headed parrot, and canary, among others.
And among the amphibians, there are the torrential toad, red-eyed toad, yellow-eyed toad, Bransford frog, Mella toad, and rough-skinned toad, among others. Finally, among the fish, there are carp, catfish, boga, dorado, catfish, and salmon, among others.
Waterfalls are one of the main attractions.
The waterfalls in Minca, Santa Marta, are one of the many attractions that this magical territory offers.
Many visitors come to the region to enjoy its impressive waterfalls and crystal-clear pools of water. Marinka Waterfall, Pozo Azul, and Las Piedras are some of the most popular points of interest in Minca.
Now, let’s talk about the value of the flora in Minca.
The diversity of this region is not limited only to its species of mammals or reptiles, but also to the greenery of its trees.
Flora´s Minca in Santa Marta is mainly composed of subtropical forests, tropical forests, and mountain forests.
The main trees found in the region are cedar, carob, walnut, olive, torcon, laurel, star apple, corozo, guarumal, and ceiba.
In addition to trees, there is also a wide variety of herbaceous plants and shrubs, such as nettle, rosemary, ivy, wormwood, coriander, boldo, banana, and castor-oil plant, among others. This diversity of flora is important for preserving the ecological balance of the region and for the conservation of biodiversity.
Live the best experience in Minca, Santa Marta, with Expotur.
Among our tours designed for you, we have one in Minca and the itinerary goes as follows:
We start at 8:45 AM in Santa Marta, at the main office of Expotur (meeting point), and take a 45-minute car ride to Minca.
Once there, we take a two-hour hike to some beautiful waterfalls called Las Cascadas Perdidas, where we have the possibility to swim.
Afterwards, we have lunch at a typical guadua (bamboo) house and then embark on another hike, during which we will have the opportunity to visit a coffee farm. We will be back in Santa Marta around 5:30 p.m.
In addition, we also offer the option of birdwatching in Minca and in San Lorenzo, one of the places with the highest concentration of endemic bird species on the continent, a favorite spot for birdwatchers from all over the world.
Finally, if you decide to enjoy our incredible tour in Minca, you will have the following services included:
Transportation: Round-trip transfers from our office (meeting point) to Minca.
Food: The tour includes lunch (typical food).
Guidance: Our tour guides are natives of the region, fluent in English, and have experience in providing the best possible tourism experience.
Travel Insurance: The tour price includes travel insurance in case of an accident or illness during the tour, including transfers to the care center, medical attention, and essential medications.
Have we convinced you to come to Minca in Santa Marta and enjoy a unique experience in this small but cozy village in the ‘Pearl of America’?
