In 1980, in recognition of the tremendous value of the natural ecosystem, the area of Minca is declared by UNESCO as                                                                                        « Reservation of Man and Biosphere »                                                                                                      and declared by the International Union for Conservation of Nature a priority ecosystem for conservation in South America.      
En 1980, en reconocimiento del tremendo valor del ecosistema natural, el área de Minca fue declarada por la UNESCO como
«Reserva del Hombre y la Biosfera» y declarada por la Unión Internacional para la Conservación  de la Naturaleza                  como un ecosistema prioritario para la conservación en América del Sur.

En 1980, en reconnaissance de la valeur considérable de l'écosystème naturel, la région de Minca est déclarée par l'UNESCO «Réserve de l'homme et de la biosphère» et déclarée par l'Union internationale pour la conservation de la nature comme écosystème prioritaire pour la conservation en Amérique du Sud.

​The CULEBRERA : Main Garden

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Halfway up from Minca, and 20 mins down from Mundo Nuevo where our friend Pim from the Netherlands lives, works with 3 others gardeners, welcomes and gives tours in English, Dutch or Spanish. By inviting you to our gardens where we practice permaculture, give tours and workshops, we show how intricate these bees are, how important their role is in the nature,  and more specific how crucial the bees are for human survival.

Gardens and Permaculture Tours:
​have you green fingers, are you getting interested in gardening or just getting in touch with nature? The principle of Permaculture we use is a philosophy, trying to find a balance between living space for human, animals and plants which compliments each other by creating sustainable human habitats, following nature patterns and have them worked in our favor. 
​One hour tours are everyday except noticed: 9.30 am 2.30 pm. 
Ask the reception to book 30.000 cop pp, min 4p ​(reduction for children under 12).

Plan Bees Tours : 
Pim houses 35 beehives, and 4 of the 500 known species. Join him for a one hour tour learning about the bees’ life cycle, as individual or colonies, the way of harvesting honey, inspecting an indigenous stingless beehive  and finishing the tour with a honey testing. Plan B ‘mission is to create awareness in regards to the bees worldwide struggle for survival as well as to inspire the new generation of beekeepers.
One hour tours are everyday except noticed: 10.30 am 3.30 pm.
​Ask the reception to book. 30.000 cop pp, min 4 p (reduction for children under 12).

​If you go for the Combo Bees and Gardens:  40.000 cop pp 

AWINDUA Indigenous Tour:
Discover why the Sierra Nevada's indigenous culture is so relevant to today's collapsing ecosystems. Learn about natural construction and rituals that the Wiwas use when building in appreciation of Mother Nature gives us. Visit a settlement built using similar principles to those in historic indigenous sites such as Teyuna, now known as the Lost City.
With  Marcelino (Spanish or Damana): every day at 3.30 pm
25 000 COP per person,  1 hour, min. 4 persons ​

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BIRDWATCHING: 

The Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta is famously known for being home of the largest concentration of endemic bird species in the world!
Take advantage of an exceptional opportunity to see the wide range and variety of species to be seen in the Minca Valley.
If you are an early bird, from 6am, Elkin will be happy to make you discover wonderful endemics or migrator birds of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and Mundo Nuevo's surroundings.
30.000 COP per persona min 2 people, max 6.
Binoculars are provided.

​Bread or kitchen Workshops:
With one of our chief: Dona Martha or la Senora Diannelis,  you can enjoy the pleasure of making your own artisanal bread.
You will learn the different basic ingredients and quantities needed, you will choose to add others and make your own designed.
Everybody will be happy to savor your homemade bread for lunch or dinner.
Approximately 1 hour  
25.000 cop per person: min 2 persons.

YOGA We are looking for a Yoga Teacher
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Every morning at 7am, when our teacher is there, he will be happy to share one hour of yoga class before the sun rises above the mountains. 
15 000 cop per person, 1 hour, min. 2 persons

Traditional MASSAGES
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La Senora Rosa offers you relaxing and healing massages with medicinal plants. Rosa is from the indigenous Arhuaco tribe and offers you her knowledge in traditional medicine. She has miraculous hands.

- Relaxation Massage: 80.000 cop
- Muscle Spasm Massage: 120.000 cop
- Healing Massage : 150.0000 cop
- Torticoli Massage: 120.000 cop
- Stress Massage: 80.000 cop

Rosa will come to Mundo Nuevo for you. Just ask reception.

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LUDOTEKA’s Inspiration Tour:

Iza from Austria, introduces you into natural and local Bio-construction techniques being inspired by bushcraft lifestyle with minimal footprint and following Permaculture Principles.
​This includes includes inspiration tour and playful hands- on experience in clay, bamboo or creative recycling- delicious juice or cocktail made on our bicycle powered blender
The Ludoteka project and its stunning views and sunset , is situated above Minca, 15mn below our main gardens.
Tuesday to Saturday 4pm-5.30pm. 25.000 cop pp min 2persons

We also recommend tours a bit further around

                                                                        ORGANIC COFFEE and/or CACAO TOURS Eugenio and Ana will be happy to take you around their organic Finca "La Candelaria" (20 ' walking from Mundo Nuevo) to share their knowledge about coffee, cacao and the ecosystems of the Sierra. The view from there is beautiful. 
There are tours everyday and you do not have to book. Ask the reception upon arrival.
​25.000 cop pp
You can also have a chocolate, honey and rose water massage with Anna ( to be booked in advance).

​HIKE to the MIRADOR 360°

​ 45-60 minute walk - along turquoise arrows - for an amazing viewpoint of the Minca valley, Bonda Valley, Tayrona, Santa Marta, and Cerro Las Nueves. Continue up the road from Mundo Nuevo, turn left at La Alicia, and prepare for last 10 minutes of steep climb under small bushes. The effort is well worth it!

POZOS AZULLES natural pools located about 45-60 minutes walking from Minca, or approximately 90-120 minutes from Mundo Nuevo - following red arrows - pasta La Candelaria and Montecristo Farms. We advise you to plan your walk early to enjoy tranquility. 

Hike to PASO DEL MANGO 

​the natural peace and incredible scenery in this traditional village located high in the Sierra Nevada. It completely deserves its name due to the abundance of mango trees. Discover ancient ruins, stones and indigenous roads (there was a Tayrona village about 100 years ago), spectacular mountain views, beautiful waterfalls and natural pools. This is an ideal place for relaxation, meditation and outdoor activities. It has a tropical climate, but due to its height and forests and rivers in the vicinity, it cools down at night. 5 hours walking one way.

THE VICTORIA FARM  and  BISTRO:       a 3 hour hike to the oldest coffee farm in the area. The domain expends on 500Hs of Arabica coffee plantation with an abundant natural landscape of primary forest, waterfalls and rivers.
From Mundo Nuevo, follow the red arrows along the trail to Pozos Azules, walk 1hr up in the direction of Campano, and turn left at La Victoria's sign. In the unique coffee factory, take the guided tour and discover the original process from 1892.
​Enjoy a snack or lunch at the BISTRO with a Nevada beer brewed on-site. 

CERO KENNEDY SUN RISE
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Leaving Mundo Nuevo by 4x4, like a very early bird at 2am, 3 to 4 hours drive up to Cero Kennedy (3100 m below sea level) or by moto bike at 4 am ,2 hours  and be lucky to enjoy the sun rise over the snowy peaks (only ones of the tropics in the world. Bolivar y Colon (5780m the highest in Colombia), and the beautiful scenery among the Palm trees. You may be back in Mundo Nuevo for lunch or choose to stop at  Marinca's waterfalls and have lunch in Minca and be back home in time for the sunset.

And much more like Horse riding, Spanish lessons,,,,,
Ciudad Perdidad, diving courses, Kite surf in the Cabo de la Vela and discovery of the desert of the Guajira....