Getting there
- Mototaxi from the village plaza to the gate, then a short trail on foot.
- Or walk up from Minca along the road if you have time and decent legs.
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What it’s like
A private site with tiered falls and a swimming pool at the bottom, about 4 km from the village. Walk in or take a mototaxi.
Marinka is the waterfall on every postcard: tiered falls in the forest, a first pool for swimming and a higher drop that is mostly for photos. It sits about 4 km from Minca on private land, with an entry fee.
The site has maintained paths, hanging nets to flop into and a café-restaurant. From the gate there is a short walk on a damp path; the final rocks are slick, so leave the flip-flops at home.
You can walk there (about 1 h 20 min according to one guide) or take a mototaxi for roughly 12 minutes. Many people pair it with Pozo Azul in a single morning, and it is also the classic finish of the long walk down from Los Pinos.
The day after heavy rain the current is strong. On those days, admire it from the bank.
Casa Bosco doesn’t sell or run this visit: go on your own or with a local guide.
Before you go
What to bring
- Grippy shoes
- Swimsuit
- Light towel
- Cash
Field tips
- Pair it with Pozo Azul in one morning.
- Agree the mototaxi fare before you get on.
- Bring cash for the entry fee.
Heads-up
- Skip swimming the day after heavy rain — the current is strong.
- The final rocks are very slippery.
Travel lightly
- It is private land: the fee keeps the place going, so stick to its rules and paths.
Sources
Everything on this page comes from these sources. If something has changed, check on the spot.
- Visit my Colombia — Visit Minca (updated Nov 2025) (opens in a new tab) read on
- The Colombia Guide — Things to do in Minca (Oct 2026) (opens in a new tab) read on
- Sula — Minca Ultimate Travel Guide (updated Aug 2026) (opens in a new tab) read on
- Santa Marta Guía — Ruta de aventura en Minca (Sep 2026) (opens in a new tab) read on
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After the mud, the pool
Come back on tired legs to an outdoor pool with a mountain view, a hammock on the terrace and the lights coming on as the sun drops. Private rooms and dorms 0.32 km from the centre of Minca.
