Attraction · Minca

Marinka Waterfall

The most famous and photographed waterfall in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta: two cascades, hanging hammocks overlooking the valley, and everything you need to visit.

Distance
~3 km from town
Entry
~10,000–15,000 COP
Duration
Half day

What is Marinka Waterfall?

Marinka Waterfall is a private nature reserve with two cascades surrounded by jungle, where you can swim in natural pools. Its signature feature is the hanging hammocks at a viewpoint over the valley — a corner that went viral and is now one of Minca’s most iconic images.

How to get to Marinka Waterfall

Marinka is about 3 km from Minca town, up the road toward Los Pinos. Options:

  • Motorbike taxi: the most practical, about 10 minutes on an unpaved road.
  • Walking: 45–60 minutes uphill, a pleasant hike through nature.

From the entrance, a short, signposted trail leads to the falls in 10–20 minutes.

Entry fee & opening hours

Entry costs around 10,000–15,000 COP per person and it’s usually open during the day (roughly 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Bring small cash notes.

What to do there

  • Swim in the pools at the foot of the falls.
  • Relax in the viewpoint hammocks over the valley.
  • Grab a coffee or fresh juice at the small café.
  • Photography: the best light is mid-morning.

Other Minca waterfalls

To chain water spots, combine Marinka with Pozo Azul or look for the Hidden Waterfall and Oído del Mundo. It’s all in the things to do in Minca guide.

Where to stay

Where to stay near Marinka

Wake up surrounded by jungle, coffee and waterfalls. Our eco-friendly cabins with a jacuzzi and Sierra Nevada views put you minutes from Minca’s best attractions.

FAQ

Marinka Waterfall FAQ

Entry to Marinka Waterfall is around 10,000–15,000 COP per person, which helps maintain the trail and hammocks. Bring cash.

It’s about 3 km from town along the road toward Los Pinos. You can take a motorbike taxi (about 10 minutes) or walk (45–60 minutes uphill).

From where the motorbike taxi drops you off, the final walk to the falls takes 10–20 minutes on a signposted trail.

Yes. Besides the two waterfalls where you can swim, it has a viewpoint with hanging hammocks and a small café. It’s one of Minca’s most iconic sights.