Nestled in the heart of the Colombian jungle lies the magical SelvaMinca.
Here, the lush vegetation, crisp mountain air, abundant birdlife and soothing
sound of the river will renew and revitalize you.
Enjoy hiking, daily yoga, spa treatments and hearty
vegetarian meals in a unique, transformative experience.
What’s Selva Minca?
SelvaMinca is a nature reserve in the Colombian rainforest, just 40 minutes from the Santa Marta airport. Immersed in an old-growth forest and a majestic river are seven ecolodges where you will feel secluded from civilization, yet enjoy modern comforts. We offer an assortment of uplifting activities that will help you obtain wellness bliss.
Minca
If you are planning a trip to the Northern Coast of Colombia, you’ll want to include Minca in your itinerary. Perched in the Sierra Nevada mountains is a small village overlooking the Caribbean coast. With less than 1000 inhabitants, this locale is a hidden treasure well worth the detour.
In 1980, UNESCO declared Minca a World Heritage Site, Biosphere, and Mankind Reserve. Its privileged location between bustling Santa Marta beach and the Sierra Nevada mountain ranges make it a unique site. The tropical rainforest has temperatures ranging between 62 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit and the trees reach a height of 40 meters.
Minca is home to 19 species of native birds; however, you’ll have the opportunity to see up to 162 species. These include toucans, macaws, sparrows, oropendolas and even 20 varieties of hummingbirds.
Reconnect with Nature
Total immersion experience, starry nights, dawn with the cooing of the birds and the whisper of the river, walks full of content and learning, respect and affection for this great ecosystem.
What our guests say
Tree house was a great experience. It is an open concept so be prepared for ants and obviously mosquitos. Walk down is a bit of a trek so be sure to have a light and shoes with grip. Regular luggage isn’t ideal to carry either. Airbnb is about 1mi from the center city. We walked most of the time, but not ideal after sunset. Also lots of incline. Overall Airbnb location beautiful. Food was great and tours were also offered. Katrin was very responsive and brought us flashlights when our light when out in the shower.
What a beautiful experience!!! The tree house was magical and everyone was so nice. The walk to the town is not far and there were lots of little restaurants. The pizza cafe next door (Ijak) was delicious and the owners were so nice! The wifi did not reach the room which is great to unplug but would be an issue for my fellow digital nomads trying to work with a view. 100% recommend!
An immersion in the jungle, with all possible comforts! First of all, the idea of having windows with a view of the jungle, both from the side and from the front, seemed to me something from another world. In addition, (human) silence allows you to hear all the sounds of nature: water, cicadas, birds at dawn... Who wouldn't want to go to sleep with that lullaby and meditate in a place like this the next day? Also, the bed is super comfortable. And since the temperature drops at night, the additional blankets seemed a plus. I was able to cook my extra snacks in the cabin... And the welcome board with my name and the wine... top!! Rather, there are not enough words to describe the place and the kindness of Mauricio, Katrin, Celmira, Juan... In addition, the menu is varied and with a homemade and delicious flavor (like mom's food). Attention, because once you enter, you don't want to get out of there!!!!