At Eco Point
Down to the river
From the hostel you can walk down to the river: cold Sierra water to cool off without leaving home. The river is the boss, so swim sensibly.
On your own
Plate · Experiences
Things to do at Eco Point and around Minca
What happens at the house, clearly separated from what others run around Minca. No invented prices or schedules: what depends on the hostel, you ask; what belongs to others, we tell you how to get there.
- Arranged by the hostel
- On your own
- Independent place or operator
14 experiences
At Eco Point
Happens at the house or is arranged by the hostel.
At Eco Point
Cacao face masks with Don Gerardo
Homemade cacao, laughter and a well-smeared face: a social moment at the house. Not a ceremony or a tasting — cacao for your skin.
Arranged by the hostel
At Eco Point
Reiki in the bamboo
A treatment table in the middle of the bamboo and an open-air Reiki session, as the hostel showed on Instagram. Practitioner and times: ask.
Arranged by the hostel
At Eco Point
Garden birds and hummingbirds
The hostel counts some 30 species spotted around here. Get up early, sit quietly and watch the garden — hummingbirds don’t make appointments.
On your own
At Eco Point
Life at the house
Table tennis, foosball, board games, a covered lounge for rainy hours, a shared kitchen, a garden — and cats and dogs who claim the sofa.
Arranged by the hostel
At Eco Point
When the Sierra turns orange
Sunsets over the Sierra Nevada like the one in this photo, shared by the hostel. Not a tour, not a bar — just watching the sky as the sun goes down.
On your own
At Eco Point
When something’s on
Every so often the house livens up: the hostel has announced things like spa days, haircuts or community gatherings. Follow them to find out.
Arranged by the hostel
Close by
Independent places a short way off. They set their own prices and hours.
Close by
The butterfly house next door
Next door to the hostel there’s an independent butterfly house. Ask about hours, entry and any current perks for guests.
Independent place or operator
Close by
Marinka waterfalls
Two waterfalls with pools to swim in, about 3.3 km from Minca. Walk or take a moto-taxi; the site charges its own entry.
Independent place or operator
Close by
Pozo Azul
Cold-water pools in the forest, about 4.8 km from the village. Walk, or ride most of the way.
Independent place or operator
Close by
Coffee and cacao farms
Around Minca, farms open their doors for coffee and cacao tours and tastings. You book directly with them.
Independent place or operator
Close by
Trails and viewpoints
Dirt roads, viewpoints and routes of every level around the village. Ask before you set off — the weather changes fast.
On your own
Further afield
Bigger outings with local operators or guides.
Further afield
Cerro Kennedy and Los Pinos
The big one: heading up to Cerro Kennedy and Los Pinos, around 2,800 m, usually by 4×4 or motorbike before dawn. Not a casual walk from the hostel.
Independent place or operator
Further afield
Birding around Minca
Beyond the garden: Minca and the Sierra are famous among birders, with endemics like the Santa Marta parakeet. For longer outings, hire a local guide.
Independent place or operator