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
We stayed in the treehouse and it was just beautiful. The atmosphere of the place is very relaxing and the cabins were constructed with a lot of thought put into the design and offer all comforts needed even though you are so close to nature. Considering the location this felt almost luxurious and the hot shower outside on the lower deck of our cabin while looking into the jungle was definitely a highlight. Communication with the hosts was great as well as they always replied quickly and helped us with all our requests. Many activities are offered for free such as hikes and yoga and many books and games are available in the beautiful restaurant/ hang out area as well. The vegetarian food is home made and delicious and a nice change from the typical Colombian dishes. The only downside is that if you want to go to the town of Minca you have to pay for a mototaxi or walk about 30 min. Overa we had a wonderful and very relaxing stay here in Minca and will definitely recommend this to other friends and travellers.
My boyfriend and I initially booked 2 nights in one of the towers and after just a few hours we decided we wanted to stay longer. Unfortunately we couldn’t stay as long as we wanted due to availability, but luckily we did get another night. We absolutely loved to relax on the couch and in the hammock with the amazing views and sounds of nature. Mauricio and Katrin did everything to make our stay as comfortable as possible and we would definitely return if we ever come back to Colombia. Thanks for everything 🙏
Incredible architecture with amazing views! If you’re looking for a romantic getaway this is it. The beds were very comfortable with soft linens and the outdoor shower was amazing! The staff is very friendly and accommodating. Kat was a great host and her knowledge and passion for the renewal of the rain Forrest is amazing! If you have the opportunity to do the morning yoga please try it, and hike to the hidden waterfall! It’s worth the trip!