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
There aren’t words to truly capture the amazing experience I had during my stay. The moment I entered the tower I asked if it was available for an additional day because it was magical. I changed might flight just so I could stay one more day and it was totally worth it. The tower was large, comfortable, cozy…truly perfect. It has a king sized bed that was sooo comfortable. Luckily I didn’t have to leave it to enjoy the view because nature was right there! The personal touches and loving attention from the host, Katrin, made my stay even more amazing…just when I didn’t think my stay could possibly be improved. There was a personalized note for my arrival as well as a bottle of wine, coffee, tea and filtered water. Speaking of water…there’s hot water in the shower, which overlooks the forest. In addition to the tower, my stay came complete with a full experience including yoga on the special patio where you can hear the river running, a hike to a secluded waterfall, and all three meals which were delicious and made with love my the chef. My personal favorite was the Jamaica flower fajitas, which I had 3 times during my 4 day stay haha. Honestly, this was the best place I’ve ever stayed in. The location is truly magical and Katrin’s (the host) energy and dedication to ensuring my stay was comfortable and welcoming made me feel like family. If I could permanently move to the property I would 🙂
This place is amazing. The architecture is absolutely beautiful and the manager goes above and beyond. There is so much included in the stay including food, wine, yoga, hikes etc. absolutely worth it and will definitely be coming back. All you need a is a little bug spray and love for nature. Absolutely fell in love.
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.