Casa Loma

Minca


This rustic place looks like one giant tree house. It has wonderful valley views, and a young and friendly management team who'll offer you a glass of water as you limp in following the steep 10-minute climb from Minca. The rooms are all kitted out with mosquito nets, and look like something you might have dreamed about living in when you were 12.

It's hard to beat the mirador 'room' (an open-fronted wooden structure), with its fabulous balcony offering views over the forest canopy.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Minca attractions

1. Pozo Azul

0.43 MILES

This fun natural pool and small waterfall is a popular sight for locals and tourists alike, though it can get very full on weekends and during high season…

2. Finca La Candelaria

1.08 MILES

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3. Cascada de Marinka

1.77 MILES

This lovely spot is a 1½ hour walk from Minca – or a 10-minute moto-taxi ride (COP$9000) – and is a surprisingly impressive set of two waterfalls, with…

4. Finca La Victoria

1.97 MILES

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5. Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino

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6. Iglesia de San Francisco

9.6 MILES

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7. Museo del Oro

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8. Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona

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