Parque Nacional Natural Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
Parque Nacional Natural Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
Parque Nacional Natural Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
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rban123
Helsinki, Finland59 contributions
Feb 2022
Super nice hike, view and nature. Can see along the way, waterfalls, mountains, different types of tropical trees. You can hear always the birds and can see Tucans as well.
Written 3 March 2022
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SAV - South America Voyager
Medellin, Colombia8 548 contributions
Oct 2021
As a TripAdvisor DESTINATION EXPERT travel is my hobby & passion as I have 31 years of exploring Colombia and now living 5 years in Medellin and visiting just about every city, village and beach - it is my pleasure to provide my experiences of Parque Nacional Natural Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.
I am in Minca right now, the lush landscape, the birds, the animals, the mist in the forest, the fresh air, the nature...............this is a place that you can not describe rather you just need to come and experience it for yourself.
Yes I have thousands of photos, hundreds of videos, I have visited here numerous times over the past years and always return to find peace and re-connect with my inner child, love it.
Simply absolutely an incredible park.
I am in Minca right now, the lush landscape, the birds, the animals, the mist in the forest, the fresh air, the nature...............this is a place that you can not describe rather you just need to come and experience it for yourself.
Yes I have thousands of photos, hundreds of videos, I have visited here numerous times over the past years and always return to find peace and re-connect with my inner child, love it.
Simply absolutely an incredible park.
Written 24 October 2021
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Tasha1228
Bayonne, NJ76 contributions
Feb 2021 • Family
Gorgeous views, great for hiking, so many places to eat and explore inside - def recommend the coffee tour, rio Minca, rio Marinka, Pozo Azul, el Mirador (pictures below, a spot you get some of the most beautiful views to take pics).
Written 22 March 2021
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ugali778
Bogota, Colombia27 contributions
Mar 2020
I walked/road my cross bike/with camping gear/food from Minca to el Y in road to San Lorenzo and from S. Lorenzo to camping area at sendero to Cerro Kennedy. Enjoyed great new paved road from just below El Campano to el Y. Great tienda/restaurant in el Campano! Almost no 4WD traffic, a few motos. Cool refreshing climate as you climb higher. Road to San Lorenzo was one of worst Ive seen in the world[Ive been everywhere]. BUT it got worse above S. Lorenzo to campground area. Like a dry washed out streambed/rio! Of course I was pushing a bike w/camping gear.I watched a 4WD truck almost on its side on the sendero!
Great flowers/moss/lichen in openings in forest. Birding is HARD in this type of forest for me. Have had more luck in deserts, el campo, parks and nice hotels in tropical zones. I would not pay for birding tour unless I knew what I wanted to see!
So the little campground[$COP25mil] was 100 meters from a huge TV building/tower with a generator running 7/24 hrs. Not a very tranquil experience. Could barely hear birds... Restaurant/hostal[can't remember name. Only one there] had overpriced dinner of rice/pollo with panello drink. Its is a long hard drive up there for there supplies. So bring as much of your food as possible. I also carried my own water filter bottle. Greyll from US. I hate buying plastic water bottles. So it took me more than an hour[not 40 minutes] to walk up to below gate below military base. I am slow...Left at 4:30. Got nice red sunrise pic of moon above wax palms. But as for distant peaks there was too much haze/smoke etc. in valleys below for good pictures. Maybe a different time of year for better weather.
So this is more of a commercial base for Cell, microwave and TV towers than a tranquil natural park experience. Purace N.Park above cococnuco/Popayon much better experience! I did it on my own so not a lot of money but would not pay for tour there from Minca/Santa Marta unless weather much clearer. Hard bike ride /walk down to paved road at el Y after that serious fun on new paved road to el Campano to outside Minca. Have walked around mountains all over the world and this was average or below. But easy get away from Minca for 2 days.
Great flowers/moss/lichen in openings in forest. Birding is HARD in this type of forest for me. Have had more luck in deserts, el campo, parks and nice hotels in tropical zones. I would not pay for birding tour unless I knew what I wanted to see!
So the little campground[$COP25mil] was 100 meters from a huge TV building/tower with a generator running 7/24 hrs. Not a very tranquil experience. Could barely hear birds... Restaurant/hostal[can't remember name. Only one there] had overpriced dinner of rice/pollo with panello drink. Its is a long hard drive up there for there supplies. So bring as much of your food as possible. I also carried my own water filter bottle. Greyll from US. I hate buying plastic water bottles. So it took me more than an hour[not 40 minutes] to walk up to below gate below military base. I am slow...Left at 4:30. Got nice red sunrise pic of moon above wax palms. But as for distant peaks there was too much haze/smoke etc. in valleys below for good pictures. Maybe a different time of year for better weather.
So this is more of a commercial base for Cell, microwave and TV towers than a tranquil natural park experience. Purace N.Park above cococnuco/Popayon much better experience! I did it on my own so not a lot of money but would not pay for tour there from Minca/Santa Marta unless weather much clearer. Hard bike ride /walk down to paved road at el Y after that serious fun on new paved road to el Campano to outside Minca. Have walked around mountains all over the world and this was average or below. But easy get away from Minca for 2 days.
Written 24 March 2020
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John H
Westmount, Canada510 contributions
Nov 2019
Although there is nice hiking on the mountain, and beautiful views, the main attraction is likely the birding. There are many 'backpackers', likely because everything is so affordable, but the thing that makes this so unique is the bird variety and abundance. However, to really leverage this, I suggest you hire a guide because they are so helpful (and of course, bring binoculars. BTW, I do not think a scope is worth transporting since the sight-lines are short, and the birds are often on the move). One last note, the roads up above Minca are very rough and require both a 4X4 and a good healthy body as you will be bounced around (seriously).
Written 18 November 2019
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BillyK1980
Melbourne, Australia2 387 contributions
May 2019
Make sure you do the 4 day hike to the lost city! It is tough but really worth it. It’s not for the inexperienced though
Written 15 May 2019
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Yoram L
Ra'anana, Israel439 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
There are quite number of places to explore and you can get the information in the internet or in Minca. The area is not always accessible to cars and sometime the only way to reach some places is by trekking or taking motorbykes.
One of our trips was with motorbykes to see the sunrise from Cerro Kennedy at an altitude of 2800 meters. It was a breathtaking view (a photo is attached).
You can visit La Victoria coffee factory and families who produce coffee for their living. The beautiful nature with hundreds of different birds and interesting history makes this region very attractive
One of our trips was with motorbykes to see the sunrise from Cerro Kennedy at an altitude of 2800 meters. It was a breathtaking view (a photo is attached).
You can visit La Victoria coffee factory and families who produce coffee for their living. The beautiful nature with hundreds of different birds and interesting history makes this region very attractive
Written 9 March 2019
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Sophie Roney
Medellin, Colombia21 contributions
Feb 2019 • Solo
The hike changes as you go! Only 2 places to stay at the top, one is very rough. Worth the adventure! We took motos up and walked down. LONG hike so you have to be up for it. There is a military base at the top, if you are nice, they may let you close to get a better view.
Written 25 February 2019
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Blanic
Warsaw, Poland120 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
A lot to do: you can hike to miradors, go to see coffee plantation, or indiginous people life, many excursions to be taken around, or just relax and enjoy the view and peaceful atmosphere of this place
Written 18 February 2019
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collli
Kelowna, Canada63 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
Kind of a hippy backpacker town. There is a coffee farm and a micro brewery outside of town. The roads are a little rough but worth the trip. Very quaint shops & restaurants in the tint town.
Written 12 February 2019
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Annie
Medellin, Colombia256 contributions
Voy a estar 4 días en una casa en la Sierra Nevada, que ropa debo de llevar ?
johnfvald
Bogota, Colombia27 contributions
vas a hacer una travesia de diferentes climas termicos en medio de una naturaleza exhuberante, por lo cual te recomiendo que vayas en zapato tenis de suela fuerte en caso de que no puedas contar con unas botas comodas. Tambien camisa larga que te cubra de los mosquitos y que te cubras del sol bien sea con gorra y protector solar. Lo mejor aveces es no utilizar en los pantalones tela jean dado que amarra mucho tus movimientos y es mejor preferir tela drill.
Hola Buenos Días dentro de poco viajó al Tayrona y me gustaría saber si de puede subir a la sierra nevada de santamarta sin guías, esa posibilidad existe o por lo menos hasta alguna parte??, desde el Tayrona se puede ingresar?? gracias
Herbert V
Armenia, Colombia278 contributions
Siempre debe ir acompañado por guía , existen solo 7 empresas que lo ofrecen.
Desde el Tayrona no hay ascenso.
Roderickje
Cordoba, Argentina3 contributions
Hola. Quisiera saber si hay actividades para conocer Sierra Nevada durante el dia, sin quedarme a dormir?
JBSopot
London, UK38 contributions
My daughter is travelling to Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta next month with another female friend. She has been to Colombia 6 months ago, but not in that region. Is there any danger from a reptiles, snakes, mosquitos or venomous spiders inside the jungle. I am very scared just to think about danger of being bitten while she is there. Is anyone knowledgeable about such issues ?
We live in London and have no such problems.
My son, who is English, owns La Fuente b&b just outside Minca. He is a survival expert and teaches Bushcraft and Jungle survival. He had just been awarded Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence 2017. If your daughter is still in Santa Marta area and wants to experience life safely in the mountains try La Fuente Minca. It is a beautiful place, I spent 3 weeks there.
MaFemandell
Houston, TX
Para ir a la Sierra Nevada y leyendo la respuesta anterior de Coker un colectivo hasta Mica en este sitio se puede conseguir otro medio de transporte para subir al sierra?
I en Santa Marta hay algún plan turístico para hacer?
AguedaNewYork
New York City, NY38 contributions
I am planning on going with someone who can´t walk all that much. How much walking fo you have to do from the place you park the motor taxi to the place with the stunning views? Thank you for your helpful review!
FlorcitaGonzalez
Buenos Aires, Argentina42 contributions
Hoolaa!
Una consulta, tenemos pensado irnos a tayrona 3, 4 dias pero a la zona de las playa, sabes que distancia hay hasta la sierra?
gracias!!
Silvia G
15 contributions
Hola Inés:
En noviembre viajaré con mi esposo a Santa Marta desde Argentina.
Desearíamos conocer Minca .
Cómo podremos contactar a José María (El Negro) para realizar el tour? También quisiera saber cuánto te cobró.
Gracias
Silvia
Ines C
Barcelona, Spain265 contributions
Hola Silvia!!
Os encantara Santa Marta y Minca!
Jose Maria es el mejor!!! Conoce cada rincon del lugar ya que ha vivido en Mica toda su vida!
muchas veces va a santa marta a recoger a los turistas, realizan el tour juntos y luego los deja en la puerta del hotel otra vez.
El precio es de unos 400.000-500.000 pesos. depende de lo que os incluya el tour, podeis especificar que es exactamente lo que quereis visitar. A nosotros nos cobro menos porque no nos recogio en Santa Marta.
Su telefono es +(57) 320 764 4726
Sino lo contactais, el siempre esta en la entrada del pueblo donde aparcan los taxis-buses, solo teneis que preguntar ahi por el negro y sin problema lo encontrareis!:) tiene un nissan rojo 4x4!
Espero que os sirva la informacion!! Un abrazo!
PMacnz
Perth, Australia10 contributions
I would like to know what trekking routes are available around the Sierra Nevada, except for Cuidad Perdida.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Parque Nacional Natural Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Parque Nacional Natural Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta:
- Hike for 4 days to the Lost City, Santa Marta (From R 12 175,02)
- Bike Tour Minca (From R 2 435,00)
- La Expedición Nativa - Sierra Nevada (3 días Awesomes view points) (From R 11 706,75)
- The Native Expedition - Sierra Nevada (4 days path Of Waterfalls) (From R 15 471,64)
- Tayronaka Ruins & Tubing at Don Diego River (From R 3 371,54)
- Hotels near Parque Nacional Natural Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta:
- (0.03 km) Casa Elemento
- (0.13 km) Sierra Minca Hostel
- (0.61 km) Hotel Y Restaurante Mirador Aires de la Sierra, Minca
- (0.13 km) Hostal Sierra Minca
- (0.78 km) Aloha Ke Akua Retreat
- Restaurants near Parque Nacional Natural Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta:
- (4.21 km) Duni de la Sierra
- (15.53 km) Marrakech Restaurante
- (4.17 km) La Miga
- (4.28 km) Lazy Cat
- (4.17 km) Bururake
- Attractions near Parque Nacional Natural Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta:
- (0.02 km) Iguanas Tours
- (3.15 km) Vergel Tours
- (1.64 km) Cascadas de Marinka
- (4.31 km) Jungle Joe Minca Adventures
- (12.24 km) Ciudad Perdida