Canyoning in Minca Waterfall Descent

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Santa Marta, Colombia

3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview
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What's Included

Admission Fee - The entrance to the hidden waterfall is included
Professional Canyoning Team
All risk insurance

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

ATM EMBASSY BANK MINCA
Car 5 #2-06, Minca, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia
Please enter "ATM Embassy Minca" in your google maps search bar. The meeting point is diagonal to the church of Minca. At ATM Embassy Minca there is a reception where you can ask about "Jesus Santana".

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.9:00 am

What To Expect

Minca

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
An instructor will accompany you throughout the activity
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 10 reviews

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Unreal Jungle Experience

Andrew_M, May 2026

If you’re on the fence, just book it. Santana runs something truly special here. He spoke little English and we spoke little Spanish, but it didn’t matter for a single second; his calm, clear communication made us feel safe and looked after the entire time. The rappelling itself is exhilarating but completely approachable, even as a first-timer. Afterwards we walked and swam down the river, which was the perfect way to come down from the high of it all. You see the jungle from a perspective most visitors never get. One of the best experiences of our lives. Easily our number one in Colombia. Highly recommend for Minca. Magical.

Very great time. Must be...

wayne_g, May 2026

Very great time. Must be active and capable to climb steep hills to get there as well as doing the repelling.

Best activity in Minca imo

Alex_N, Mar 2026

If you like adventures, book this tour. It was incredible from start to finish. The best morning I’ve had in a long time. Jon and Santana are great and facilitate a fun experience. Good value for the experience and the rapelling is a lot of fun, very doable as a first timer and leaves lots of time in the day to continue. Super simple to book and go. Afterwards, we walked/swam down the river which was a perfect ending. You get to see the jungle from a point of view many others do not. Highly recommend for Minca!!

So much fun

Ooha_R, Feb 2026

Canyoning was such a unique way to see the waterfalls and it ended up being both thrilling and genuinely challenging in the best way. Santana and Álvaro were fantastic guides. They were attentive, encouraging, and professional teachers throughout the entire experience. Even when parts felt a little intimidating, I always knew I was safe the whole time. They explained everything clearly, checked in constantly, and struck the perfect balance between keeping things fun and making sure we felt confident at every step. If you’re in Minca and looking for something adventurous and memorable, I couldn’t recommend this excursion more. Beautiful scenery, adrenaline, and truly top-notch guides.