Top Santa Marta Eco Tours

Minca is a small village located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta at 700m above sea level, populated by coffee, cocoa and honey producers. Located in one of the richest environments or habitat of Colombia. It has several rivers that run through its territory, full of waterfalls and cold water coming down from the mountains, so we invite you to enjoy unique landscapes in a charming place.

If you enjoy exploring the less known treasures of a region: you are in the right place. In this tour you will go to the Seviaka indigenous town. You will have a motorbike ride. And you will also talk to a Kogui indigenous leader who will teach you about their cosmology, customs and beliefs. Besides this cultural approach, you will enjoy a tire ride down the Palomino River and its rapids to enjoy surrounding nature in a different way. - A 3-hour hike among nature - The unique experience of learning and interacting with the indigenous of the Seviaka town - A trip by motorbike - Tubing downstream the river - A lesson about medicinal plants and indigenous beliefs and customs.

Set sail for Tayrona aboard a 17-meter (56-foot) yacht with this excursion. Your bilingual captain, Luis, will take you and a small group of up to 25 passengers to the coastal park. Once in the park, you will have time to swim, snorkel, sunbathe, or hang out on the beach, and return to Santa Marta in the late afternoon.

This private hiking tour was started by a group of local families who wanted to share their home’s landscapes, biodiversity, and culture with the world. Trek to areas that aren’t crowded with tourists and see rainforests, waterfalls, and beautiful views of the mountains and the Caribbean Sea. Eat and sleep at locals’ homes along the way for the ultimate cultural exchange.

Spend a day exploring the Minca area with this guided, small-group tour from Santa Marta. You'll visit a waterfall that's considered sacred by local Indigenous people, learn about bamboo building, and spend time at coffee and cocoa farms. You'll even get the chance to make your own cacao bar.

Having this experience will let you see some incredible places, you'll be able to connect with nature, to enjoy the beauty of it, also being really comfortable. The food is local and tastes great, we also support the work of the local community and their effort to provide an excellent service in this kind of environment. We work responsibly taking care of nature and having the best practices to prevent any kind of contamination during our trips. we want to incetivate tourism that has a low impact with nature so we can preserve it.

On this tour we will visit one of the first beaches belonging to the Tayrona National Natural Park, just 30 minutes from Santa Marta by car, it is located approximately 12 km from the city. Its crystal clear waters are perfect for spending a great day at the beach, it is perfect for snorkeling, hiking and getting a good tan. This beach is an opportunity to relax, enjoy the sea, swim and have fun with your family or friends. Also, the conditions of this beach allow you to snorkel.

At the start of the day we pick you up in Palomino, either at your accomodation or if you come from somewhere else we will send you a meeting point. With our trusted motortaxis we get you to our farm. You get an explanation of our project and we will explain you how we ride. We get on the horses and make a beautiful trip to nature. We will pass our neighbours land, go on the old trails used by indigenous people (and most probable see some on the way). We enjoy a swim in the gorgeous river. Around midday we have a lunch at a local farm, and see how they live. We will head back to the farm and finish the day! We work with rescue horses, choosing us means giving these animals the best life ever! We cannot accept people over 90KG, there is a maximum weight the horses can carry (20% of their body weight), and we work with local mountain horses which are not the biggest breed. But they are strong and the most useful in the terrain we are located.

If you’d like to appreciate nature and how ancient cultures live in harmony, this is the tour for you!

Tayrona Park is one of the most beautiful places in Latin America as there you can find a wide diversity of beaches, fauna, beautiful places where you will have not only an unforgettable vacation experience but also take souvenir photos of a majestic natural landscape.

Discover Colombia's largest lagoon and swamp complex, the Ciénaga Grande Fauna and Flora Sanctuary, nestled between Santa Marta and Barranquilla. This hidden paradise invites you on a magical journey through unexplored nature and centuries-old fishing villages like Buenavista and Nueva Venecia. Encounter diverse wildlife amidst a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, offering a profound glimpse into ancestral lifestyles and vibrant community heritage.

Gotsezhy, which in Spanish means "Rebirth", is a Wiwa indigenous refuge settled in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. This excursion consists of a trekking towards said refuge, where you will be able to enjoy the best preserved landscapes, you will have the opportunity to explore rivers and totally disconnect from the outside world, you will be able to better understand their worldview and beliefs, through multiple activities, but above all the importance of ethnic and cultural diversity. The indigenous refuge also has an access that allows you to discover the majestic natural pool of the "Matuna" (El Encanto) waterfall in just 15 minutes of walking, where you can take a bath in its refreshing waters.

Paso del Mango is an ancient indigenous trail that borders the Manzanares River. It is an open natural space where we will interact with endangered species, and plant life. We will have an experience designed around cocoa, where we will enjoy the different wells and waterfalls that the Sierra Nevada offers to us. This trip is exclusive as there are not many operators on the area. That makes this experience unique, your eyes will never forget what they saw after you interacted with this magical place!

Indulge in a fantastic day at Playa Cristal, one of Tayrona National Park’s most exquisite beaches. This pristine haven boasts crystal-clear waters, stunning coral reefs, and breathtaking natural beauty. Your journey begins with a pickup from your accommodation, taking you to the park's entrance for a brief introduction and registration. Enjoy panoramic vistas at Siete Olas Lookout before a short boat ride from Neguanje to Playa Cristal. Upon arrival, savor the tranquil ambiance and postcard-perfect scenery. Order lunch at your convenience and engage in optional activities like snorkeling among vibrant marine life. After a rejuvenating day, soaking up the sun and exploring the pristine shoreline, prepare for your return journey. This day trip to Playa Cristal promises an unforgettable seaside escape on Colombia's stunning Caribbean coast.

You must go to Lost City because it is an unforgettable experience, walk for a few days to know a civilization that takes billions of years, it is a privilege that not everyone can have, in Lost City you can have spontaneous cultural meetings with some of the more than 50,000 indigenous people from the Kogi, Wiwa, Kankuamos and Arhuacos communities who live there and are descendants of the Tayrona civilization, who inhabited this place. It was declared a Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It is estimated that only 10% of Lost City has been explored. The researchers believe that there are many other sites such as Pueblito in Tayrona Park that date from that civilization.