Cascadas de Marinka
Cascadas de Marinka
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Medellin, Colombia27 contributions
Dec 2019
Minca is a tiny town in the Sierra Nevada mountains. I went to that place last year in December because I participated in a trail running organized by Merrell. The name of the trail is "Del Mar a la Cima" and it takes place in Santa Marta.
Minca is located just behind the coastal town of Santa Marta. I went to that place only once in my life, but it's enough to love it.
There are hostels with beautiful views and some of them offer paths to the top of the mountain, where you can see the hills and the coast.
Near Minca you can find the Marinka waterfalls and Pozo Azul. Those are places in nature. If you want to go to those places you only have to walk for 30 minutes approximately or if you prefer you can take a motorcycle and pay for the trip.
In the small town you can find different restaurants and a place where artisanal bread is baked I recommend chocolate bread it's the most delicious.
You will love Minca and its surroundings because you can swim in Pozo Azul or near the Marinka waterfalls, go on a tour to a chocolate farm or coffee farm, trek to Lost City, relax in a giant hammock, among other interesting activities. I hope to go back to this place soon.
Minca is located just behind the coastal town of Santa Marta. I went to that place only once in my life, but it's enough to love it.
There are hostels with beautiful views and some of them offer paths to the top of the mountain, where you can see the hills and the coast.
Near Minca you can find the Marinka waterfalls and Pozo Azul. Those are places in nature. If you want to go to those places you only have to walk for 30 minutes approximately or if you prefer you can take a motorcycle and pay for the trip.
In the small town you can find different restaurants and a place where artisanal bread is baked I recommend chocolate bread it's the most delicious.
You will love Minca and its surroundings because you can swim in Pozo Azul or near the Marinka waterfalls, go on a tour to a chocolate farm or coffee farm, trek to Lost City, relax in a giant hammock, among other interesting activities. I hope to go back to this place soon.
Written February 12, 2020
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Peter
Pensacola, FL1,496 contributions
Mar 2020
Nice location -- but the word is out (crowded).
We visited on a side trip from Santa Marta (1 hour by car) and arrived in Minca at 9 am. The falls are 2 Km beyond the town of Minca which takes an hour to walk (up hill on a rough road). A better alternative is to hop on a motorcycle taxi and let them take you up. Not knowing the road condition, we drove our small rental car those 2 Km and got within 400 meters of the falls before the broken road forced us to stop and walk. NOT RECOMMENDED unless you have a tall vehicle (4x4) as the climb is quite rocky, there are deep ruts and you cross 2 streams. There is also no place to park a vehicle. Walk or take a moto-taxi!
You pay 5,000 per person to enter (covers both upper and lower falls). Arrive when they open at 9 to beat the rush. By 11 am it was busy and we saw lots of people headed that way as we bumped our way down.
Note, the upper falls is knee deep and the lower falls is deep enough to swim. There is a small cafe if you need water or a juice. Also bathrooms and a changing room.
We visited on a side trip from Santa Marta (1 hour by car) and arrived in Minca at 9 am. The falls are 2 Km beyond the town of Minca which takes an hour to walk (up hill on a rough road). A better alternative is to hop on a motorcycle taxi and let them take you up. Not knowing the road condition, we drove our small rental car those 2 Km and got within 400 meters of the falls before the broken road forced us to stop and walk. NOT RECOMMENDED unless you have a tall vehicle (4x4) as the climb is quite rocky, there are deep ruts and you cross 2 streams. There is also no place to park a vehicle. Walk or take a moto-taxi!
You pay 5,000 per person to enter (covers both upper and lower falls). Arrive when they open at 9 to beat the rush. By 11 am it was busy and we saw lots of people headed that way as we bumped our way down.
Note, the upper falls is knee deep and the lower falls is deep enough to swim. There is a small cafe if you need water or a juice. Also bathrooms and a changing room.
Written March 3, 2020
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clickeric
Toronto, Canada102 contributions
Mar 2020
In order to get to the waterfalls from town it can take an hour to an hour and a half. You pay 5000 to get in and the falls has 2 levels. The lower pool is a bit bigger and has more room but the higher part of the waterfalls has that photo op moment. There were a few people just off to the side of the higher waterfalls when I was there drawing and writing and with the backdrop and sounds of the waterfalls that must have been a great spot to be inspired.
There are the famous style nets right above the first pool which are good to relax it if they are not full. There is a changing room and washrooms for use, the water was cold and refreshing, especially after walking all that way. I would recommend walking there, you can visit oido del mundo aka the ear of the world on the way to Cascada de Marinka.
There are the famous style nets right above the first pool which are good to relax it if they are not full. There is a changing room and washrooms for use, the water was cold and refreshing, especially after walking all that way. I would recommend walking there, you can visit oido del mundo aka the ear of the world on the way to Cascada de Marinka.
Written April 15, 2020
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Ira S
Tucson, AZ844 contributions
Oct 2021
It was about a half hour hike along a dirt trail to the place in the attached photos. Along the way, there was a small place to eat where we had some tasty chorizo.
The swimming was great....
As we started to hike back to our awaiting taxi, it began to rain heavily. The trail turned to mud with running water. At the end of the trail there were several people with motorcycles who for a small fee ferried us back to our awaiting taxi. The thrilling ride on the moto was quite an experience!
The swimming was great....
As we started to hike back to our awaiting taxi, it began to rain heavily. The trail turned to mud with running water. At the end of the trail there were several people with motorcycles who for a small fee ferried us back to our awaiting taxi. The thrilling ride on the moto was quite an experience!
Written October 25, 2021
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sören h
Bern, Switzerland6 contributions
Nov 2022 • Friends
Hard to get there but it's totally worte it. Waterfall is nice and cool to swim there, too. Everything is clean. The restaurant is delicious and the prices are more than fair seeing that it's the only restaurant there. Very friendly, too. Wow!
Written November 15, 2022
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expressive-one
Guildford, UK1,082 contributions
Feb 2020
Incredible place, especially if u get there early (eg 10am) as almost have the place to yourself. 2 waterfalls. The top one is really high and impressive but not god for swimming, bottom one is a lovely pool you can swim in. Great facilities - toilets with open views of the waterfalls !, picnic benches, restaurant, 4x large flat net hammocks to chill out on. We were there 1.5hrs but could easily spent much longer.
Easy 1hr walk up from Minca.
Much better than Pozo Azul which was super crowded, no facilities, and not very impressive.
Easy 1hr walk up from Minca.
Much better than Pozo Azul which was super crowded, no facilities, and not very impressive.
Written February 13, 2020
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Rlru
Bristol, UK15 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
Great place to cool off in the late afternoon after the tourist rush in the middle of the day. We were staying near by so wandered down. The price has gone up to COP16k per person. Well set up with clean bathrooms and changing facilities (though the hammock above the 2nd change cabin makes it rather less private!). We enjoyed a beer after our swim (lower pool) and paddle (top pool). Better than the Juan Curí falls. Intrepid to drive up just for this but a well deserved rest for those that walk up, which is arguably easier (definitely safer) than the drive. Got wet with the late afternoon rains but didn’t spoil our enjoyment.
Written July 22, 2024
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KDSan
Orlando, FL150 contributions
Mar 2022 • Family
Beautiful waterfalls. Traveled here by 4x4 and boy was it a bumpy (but fun) ride. I honestly can’t imagine hiking all the way up there, but saw several people doing so. The waterfalls are beautiful. There are two levels, the top level is gorgeous and more picturesque. The lower level is better for swimming. Changing rooms are available and they were clean, as were the bathrooms. There’s a little restaurant on site but we didn’t eat there. Great views photo ops from the giant hammocks. Be aware there are a lot of stairs. Doable for those who are not very active, you’ll just have to take your time.
Written March 16, 2022
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Neil P
Houston, TX985 contributions
Apr 2021 • Family
This place is pretty cool. It’s pretty but slightly smaller than expected. But thanks to a small entrance fee (water is free in Columbia but the land owner charges to enter) it is clean. Very clean. It’s a short drive via 4x4 road or about a one hour hike uphill from town. Well worth it
Written April 13, 2021
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pedromjg
Bogota, Colombia5 contributions
Aug 2023
It is a great place to go with family, friends or alone, make sure to prepare for a 12km walk or rent a bike or a car, if you by car make sure to have a good 4x4.
We didn't like specially the food at the restaurant, but the cascades are a great place, the coffee is great and the desserts really worth the try, don't choose the lasagna, the burgers are ok, not for the outside the world.
The place is really clean and very easy to read and walk
We didn't like specially the food at the restaurant, but the cascades are a great place, the coffee is great and the desserts really worth the try, don't choose the lasagna, the burgers are ok, not for the outside the world.
The place is really clean and very easy to read and walk
Written August 10, 2023
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hola tengo una pregunta, ¿dejan entrar mascotas (perros) hasta la cascada y todo el recorrido?
gracias
Written March 9, 2020
Hola.Yo cómo Lualrivas, tampoco recuerdo haber visto ninguna.
Written March 10, 2020
Tienen donde almorzar estando allá?
Written September 1, 2019
Buenas noches, si en el lugar hay un restaurante pequeño con buenas opciones.
Written October 1, 2019
Buenos días Shijo, se puede ir por carro, moto o si prefieres caminando. Si vas en carro particular tienes que ir en una camioneta porque el terreno es muy irregular. Igual en minca hay carros que suben y cobran 60.000 mil pesos por 4 persona, por trayecto, y las motos, que para mi son la mejor opción cobran 10.000 pesos por Persona por trayecto y llegas más rápido. Si prefieres ir caminando te demorar aproximadamente 40 mn.
Written March 8, 2019
Tienes que Llegar a Minca, estando allí, puedes irte en carro, moto o caminando.
Los valores son los siguientes:
Carro - 60.000 mil pesos para 4 personas,por trayecto ósea solo ida o regreso.
Moto - 10.000 mil pesos por personas,por trayecto ósea solo ida o regreso.
Caminado, aproximadamente 40 - 50 mn, depende el ritmo.
La mejor opción es ir en moto que es más rápido y te regresas Caminando.
Written March 8, 2019
La entrada a las cascadas tiene un valor de 5.000 mil pesos, por persona y puedes durar el tiempo que quieras.
Written March 8, 2019
Buenas noches, estoy interesada en saber si hay parqueadero o algo similar en minca
Written November 19, 2017
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