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
The place is spectacular, the food is delicious, the attention is 1A. Highly recommended
Our stay at Selva Minca was spectacular! The place is very nice, calm, it connects you with nature; the treehouses are comfortable and have a kind of balcony where you can hang a hammock; it really is very beautiful. Many thanks to Katrin, she was very kind to us, she helped us get to the hidden waterfall, which is a very beautiful place and close to the treehouses. The location is excellent and not to mention the food, the menu is vegetarian, too delicious (I recommend the aubergine and vegetable lasagna). I really liked everything and of course I would go back. Many thanks also to Mauricio, always very kind!
My time in Minca was so beautiful because of my stay in the treehouse! It was so unique and special from the moment I stepped in I felt like I was in a home away from home. Katrin and the rest of the staff made sure I had everything I needed from everything from food to hikes. The property itself has a beautiful river where I could swim and even a waterfall close by. Katrin took me on a tour around the property showing all of the local plants and flowers. I loved every minute of my stay here and would recommend anyone looking for am extra special place in Minca to book here. Well worth the money.