I’m not even staying here, and I have only been here for an hour, but this place is so amazing I feel compelled to write this review. First of all, the owner of this place Federico (I hope I’m spelling that right) was instantly so hospitable and kind. He took time to go over the menu with me, talked to me about the history of the place and was patient with me with my Spanish. The breakfast was incredible (I had the pancakes), the view is amazing, the place is beautiful. Please come here and experience it for yourself, what a wonderful experience.

We originally booked two nights at Sol de Minca and ended up staying for five! The place and the rooms are beautiful and relaxing, the food is delicious, and most of all the family running the place is wonderful. We had an amazing time and wouldn't hesitate to come again!

This place is simply incredible. I don't have words to describe the way I felt over here. I traveled Colombia for one month and this is the place I remember more fondly. First, there is the place. It is in the middle of the forest, just enough distant from the road not to hear the cars much but still pretty easy to reach. It overlooks a wonderful green valley that declines towards Santa Marta, which you can see glittering in the distance at night. You can reach Minca following a nice ~20min walk in the woods). The people: well, they are the best. They built this place following the rules of the indigenous population, and befriended them in the process (and you might be lucky enough to see two of them around there, chatting and joking with the owners or lighting up a fire and sitting beside it in silence in the night - no jokes). The people, I was saying, are the perfect match: that green--and spiritual-sided mentality (yoga, vegan cuisine, back to being in contact with the earth...) but no worries, you won't ever feel uncomfortable if you're not much into this stuff, believe me. The rooms: again, these reflect the owners' mindset and the way they decided to build this place. You won't find a completely smooth surface or a piece of wall identical to another. The cabin I was in was the single, secluded one, and it was incredible. Just a hut made of clay walls and palm roof, with a super comfortable bed in the middle. No storage space (but who needs it? ) and no reading light on the bed (well, I used the phone, or just listened to the forest), but the best view I could ever hope to see from my bed. No glass panel (who needs it? It's always warm), just the mosquito net. Oh, and the restrooms... Here everything is organic...and the view! See below! There is also a small restaurant to have breakfast and dinner. I loved the Bolas de yuca and the mixed salad, delicious!!! Honestly, this is the place closest to heaven I've ever been to.

Green Paradise! The moment we stepped our feet into sol de Minca, our vacation started! We were a group of 7 and stayed 2 nights at sol de Minca! Definitely the most best place during our entire trip! Absolute love for the detail, excellent cuisine, most helpful and kind staff! Thanks a lot! :)

Best delicious and healthy food I had in Colombia. I arrived with a little cold and after a few of their juices and meals.. I felt amazing. The plantain with cheese and a little blackberry sauce was yummmyyy. Super helpful and lovely people, I really liked the explanation of ho they built the ecolodge and why. If you’re expecting AC and no bugs.. this isn’t the vibe for you. But if you want a calm place to regroup, eat some wonderful food, and be nearby to town (short 20 min hike up or quick moto ride up) .. totally recommend. Cold showers, but you’ll be grateful for that with the heat :)

Stayed for two nights, wished we stayed longer! Our cabin was beautiful, the bed comfortable, the view amazing. Ate here three times since it was so good (eat the lasagna!!) a short, beautiful hike from Mincas center but also reachable by car if you prefer. And they are very involved in creating an ecofriendly environment. Thank you for everything.

Was an amazing stay in the forest! Great family business with excellent service. The food was great and was very relaxing.

This was my favourite place in all of Colombia. I felt welcome, safe and relaxed here. Our cabin was wonderful with a view to admire the community reserve and Santa Marta in the far distance. Everyone was super friendly and the restaurant served great original local meals.

WOW! What an incredible place. Don't hesitate, just book it!!! Sol de Minca is more than just a place to sleep. The food was incredible (I loved the fried Yuca balls, yuca from their neighbor and served with basil lemon sauce). The cabins were authentic and magical. AND the owners are wonderful people to top it off. They really MADE my trip to Minca. Each evening, we would either eat dinner there or have some hot chocolate (so good) after dinner elsewhere and the owners would kindly approach to inquire if we needed help planning our next day of activities. We learned about so many hikes/activities we didn't know existed in Minca and they even helped us organize a car to drive us up to Cerro Kennedy to hike and see the snow-topped mountains. I am really glad we stayed here because otherwise we would have never found out about this breathtakingly beautiful hike. They also helped us plan our trip to Tayrona park (our next stop on our Colombia vacation). They are super knowledgeable about the greater area and are friends with many of the business owners in Minca. I trusted every recommendation and they didn't fail me. I stayed with my boyfriend but I would have felt very comfortable here alone as a single woman as they would have certainly helped arrange trustworthy transportation and recommendations and would have looked out for you like they do for all their guests. The ecolodge would also be great for families with children as it is very kid-friendly and even some nights in the early evening, the owners child and some other children would be playing around. I would have loved to come here as a kid. I WILL be back to Minca and definitely will be staying at Sol de Minca. Words can't describe how awesome this place is. Make sure you get to know the owners when you come.

WE had a great tour and lunch. Fantastic place, fully sustainable and great views as well. :-)

We stopped for dinner and fell in love with the place! Went back the next morning for Yoga. Tati and her family have done such a great job with this place. It seems like there is a bigger purpose than just to make money. In some future, I’ll be back for longer period of time :)

Very authentic experience. The mornings from the common space observing toucans crossing over the jungle are not bad. Dinner was also authentic, mostly vegan, worth a try. Staff is fantastic, And helpful, they gently sent us a tee shirt we forgot to Santa Marta. I recommend the installation of black pipes to naturally heat the water, would make the shower experience so much better.

We absolutely loved it here. By far the nicest hostel we stayed at in Colombia. It was truly an eco property & the food is outstanding. It is a birders paradise with at least 30 species on the property. Stay here, you will not regret it, last but not least the staff are wonderful.

Everything about our stay here was amazing. It has been the best accommodation we ever stayed. The food is delicious, there is many options for breakfast which I really appreciated. The cabins are just gorgeous, they are super eco-friendly and all hand made. The owners feel like family, that's how welcoming they were. They help out with everything you need. The fact that they only charge the amount of money that they do speaks to their passion for this place and the fact that they are not looking to make fast money. We stayed three nights, but I wish we could've stayed many more.

One of the best places we have stayed. Everything about the place was relaxing and calming. The staff take good care of you and are very welcoming. Moreover, they have a genuine passion about the place and it shows through all the little attention to details everywhere. Everything, where possible is constructed using natural materials and you really feel at one with nature. The yoga in the morning is excellent too!

Loved this place! The hotel is in an absolutely stunning spot in the middle of the jungle with a surreal view of Santa Marta in the distance. We saw tons of toads, beautiful birds and squirrels. The food is very good and the staff is incredibly nice and accommodating. Kudos to that man who helped us twice carrying the luggage all the way to our room! Our room was super comfortable, with a stunning view and comfortable bed. It was the best stay for a weekend getaway 🤩 careful if you have mobility issues as there are a lot of steps here. And don’t forget your bug repellent as it’s in the middle of nature. Otherwise it’s the dream!

A lovely very intimate and authentic place a little bit outside of Minca. The family is very friendly, the food is delicious and the awareness for nature and sustainability makes a stay here truly amazing! The beautiful rooms are surrounded by wildlife and have great views of the surroundong area.

My absolute favourite stay in Colombia. It's the best place to relax. It's build with the utmost passion and love. The staff is kind, helpful and feel like family. Their food is incredible. Wish I could have stayed longer (I was there for 4 nights)

Great Ecolodge! The staff and owners are great, amazing opportunities for birdwatching. Enjoying the sunset with a papaya juice is perfect

The lodge is amazing. You can watch even more birds there than during a bird watching tour. The food is healthy and delicious.

Climb the stairs and discover their superb rooms made out of natural materials, such as dirt, wood and leaves. Here every aspect of the facilities is dedicated to the environment in a huge and clever work. The owners are super welcoming and helpful. Obviously I slept really well, with all the comfort needed during a long travel. Plus, the cooks are talented, this is by far the best food I ate in hostels in Minca !

Our experience at Sol de Minca far exceeded our expectations for lodging. The young friendly owners and the people they employ show a model of hospitality without parallel in our time traveling the Americas. Many hostels portray themselves as “sustainable”; this hotel truly walks the talk, from the way they source their food (all delicious), interact with the local community, and construct their buildings. Comfy beds, secluded bungalows, in the jungle yet still close to town. We recommend it highly to anyone who wants to support truly green business in a deluxe setting.