Casas Viejas

Minca


This extraordinary place is perfect for isolating yourself in the mountains above Minca. It has a self-contained hippyish feeling, with a spectacular location, a communal fire pit and good food. Choose from rooms in a dorm, double tents to share and private rooms. Activities include yoga, massage and admiring sunsets. Meals are served communally. The locally grown coffee is free.

Appropriately, the hostel is just uphill from the Finca La Victoria coffee farm, but fear not: you're properly isolated here. A moto-taxi from Minca costs COP$20,000 (35 minutes) and is quite a thrilling ride (try to keep your luggage to a minimum). The arduous walk takes at least two hours.


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