10 Waterfall Trips in Santa Marta Worth Booking

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

Small-group Minca day trip from Santa Marta with jungle waterfalls, a coffee farm lesson, cocoa talk, and a bamboo-lodge lunch.

“Wonderful guide. He had a ton of information on the environment as well as the history of local culture. Of course the coffee was amazing and the cacao was the best I’ve ever had. Be prepared to hike! And bring a towel for the waterfall.”

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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

Eco-hike in Minca combines a coffee tour, waterfall time, and a cacao workshop where you make your own chocolate bar from $64.

“👍Nelcy Olivera the tour Operator was Great we had wonderful time in Minca Colombia 🇨🇴 love ❤️ It I will Recommend to My Friends 👏”

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

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

Full-day trek from Santa Marta to Minca for coffee and cocoa tasting, waterfall swimming, and a scenic lunch. $78.

“Well worth it. Our guide was informative and did a great job. A lot of walking, some steep inclines and declines but worth it. Met some nice fellow travelers.”

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

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

Half day trek in Minca via historic Tayrona trails, then a coffee and cacao farm visit with tasting, plus time to cool at a waterfall.

“Jorge is knowledgeable, social and happy to answer any questions. The tour was informative and fun. A great start to your stay in Minca.”

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5.Tour of indigenous trails, coffee, cocoa, waterfalls – Minca

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $55

Small-group Minca hike with panoramic Caribbean views, a family organic farm stop, and a swim at Cascada Escondida. Great guide, solid value.

“We did this tour on New Year's Eve and there couldn't have been a better way to close our year. Leo was such an incredible guide, was patient, gave us all the information we needed and more. He was very energetic and nice! We enjoyed the tour, the views, the coffee. Honestly we enjoyed everything!”

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6.Trekking in Minca Complete Waterfall Circuit

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

Guided Minca waterfall trek with culture, cacao and coffee stories, jungle plants, and a Plan B route when rivers rise, usually around 5 hours.

“Friendly knowledge cari g person The tours was great”

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7.The Native Expedition – Sierra Nevada (4 days path Of Waterfalls)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 3 days 13 hours (approx.) · from $826

Expert Path of Waterfalls trek in Colombia’s Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, with El Salto, Wiwa territory hikes, and farmhouse nights.

“This was experience was one I’ll never forget. The views, the hike, the families that opened their homes to us way out in the Sierra Nevada mountains. If you are looking for a more adventurous, intimate experience in this area of Columbia you”

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8.Hidden Waterfall + Coffee and Cocoa Workshop

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

A one-day Minca outing with a coffee and cocoa workshop plus a 25-meter hidden waterfall swim, guided hikes, and jungle lunch.

“best Guide ! And best tour, we saw a beautiful toucan too ! i recommend it”

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9.Marinka Waterfalls 4×4 Tour with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 4 reviews · from $109

Santa Marta to Minca by private transfer, 4x4 ride to Marinka waterfalls, swim in natural pools, hammock time, and included lunch.

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10.Minca, Marinka Waterfall & Hostel Sierra Minca

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · from $89

Minca day trip in Colombia: Marinka waterfall swim, 4x4 rainforest trails, and Sierra Minca Hostel views with lunch and transfers.

“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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