Hostal Vista Verde Minca

Muchas gracias por recibirnos con tanta amabilidad, súper amigable, la comida muy rica, las instalaciones están perfectas y el lugar maravilloso. Nos quedamos solamente un día pero la pasamos increíble !

Views are amazing ! Lovely staff, very chilled. We were the only guests for the first few days then were joined by others.

Take a mototaxi on the way up if you have lots of bags. The hosts tell you this so we were very informed but just to reiterate what they say.

La struttura è immersa nella natura , il che è molto bello e rilasssnte. Dista 40 minuti da pozo azul che è Fantastico e 30 minuti dalla città. La camminata in salita potrebbe essere faticosa per alcune persone. Ben segnalata e soprattutto pulita e letti comodi.

L’unica cosa che non mi è piaciuta è stata l’assenza di uno dello staff. Sono arrivato alle 21 e qualcosa e già erano andati via, fortunatamente c’erano anche altri 2 ragazzi che alloggiavano lì. Colazione sempre la solita in Colombia arepas, uova e frutta

Uns hat das Hostel mit der wunderschönen Aussicht & die abgelegene Lage in der kolumbianischen Natur sehr gefallen! Wir wurden herzlichst begrüsst & erhielten hilfsberelte Unterstützung & Tipps bei Ausflüge & Wanderungen. Vielen Dank!

La vista, la tranquilidad del lugar y la persona a cargo del hostel sin duda 100/10 todo para mi era maravilloso. Sin duda lo recomiendo.

Todo me gusto.

Todo, buenas instalaciones, trato cordial! Y buenos precios!

Joli cadre au milieu de la nature. Parfait pour observer la faune, magnifique couché de soleil, restaurant sur place qui propose des plats différents chaque soir avec des portions très généreuses et options végétarienne. Chambre simple avec moustiquaire. Il faut savoir que ca grimpe bcp pour venir jusqu'à l'hôtel sur un chemin de terre.

Lugar incrível!!! Ao chegar Julia me recebeu com um suco refrescante. Hostel fica imerso na montanha e na natureza, local muito aconchegante e limpo. Camas confortáveis com roupas de cama limpas e cheirosas, quarto espaçoso. Vista maravilhosa para o por do sol. Banheiros super limpos. Varanda com redes para admirar o por do sol e a paisagem deslumbrante. Café da manhã farto feito com carinho pela Luz. Me gostaria ter ficado mais.

Gostei de td. Mas um aviso a quem visita, se for caminhando do centro não siga o google maps, ele não mostra o caminho correto. Usar um bom calçado, porque alguns pontos tem uma subida íngreme. Subi de moto taxi por uns 10 a 15 minutos e desci caminhando por 25 a 30 minutos.

El lugar es precioso, con bellas vistas a las sierras, mucha vegetación y tranquilidad; se puede disfrutar escuchando sonidos de la naturaleza. Para llegar se puede subir en moto o caminar unos 40 minutos, con un desnivel importante pero que lo vale al llegar al lugar. Juli hizo comidas sencillas y muy ricas y fue muy amable! Muchas gracias

IMPORTANTE LLEVAR REPELENTE DE MOSQUITOS!!

La ubicación, la vista, la naturaleza fué genial.

Der Blick vom Hostel ist wunderschön! Das Hostel ist außerdem sehr praktisch für Wanderungen gelegen und idyllisch in der Natur

Excelente experiencia en Vista Verde Hostel Minca. Instalaciones muy limpias, hermosa vista y fácil acceso. Desde el hostal puedes visitar varias cascadas y vivir la experiencia de canyoning con un excelente guía, ideal para hacer algo diferente y lleno de aventura. Súper recomendado.

Todo fue excelente

Emplacement exceptionnel, famille adorable qui tient le lieu, très arrangeante si vous avez besoin de quelque chose et cuisine délicieuse !!!

Todo. Un excelente lugar para descansar y aislarse de la ciudad, muy atentos y todo maravilloso, sin duda volveré y me quedaré más días ! Maravilloso ver el atardecer, TOTALMENTE RECOMENDABLE 🥰🫶🏻

Muy poquitos días, a la próxima me quedaré por mas tiempo !

las vistas

el acceso es complicado! pero con moto taxi se llega bien

todos super majos alojamiento limpio y vistas excelentes

todo perfecto la verdad

Un endroit paradisiaque et des hôtes accueillants, je recommande sans hésiter.

Amazing place really nice people, it is far up the mountain so take some snacks and be aware you have to carry your luggage up (or store it in Minca and take a smaller bag). The hostel has meals basic but really nice. You can pay with card and cash. There are nice hammocks you can relax in. Many birds and very calm. From there many cascada's close by and nice hikes. It was very clean and good wifi. Also tables to work from. You van make friends but can also do your own thing.

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Vista linda! Redes bem posicionadas, ideal para relaxar, ler e ver um incrível por do sol. Quartos super espaçoso, com várias prateleiras e lugares para pendurar e guardar coisas. Staff gentil, comida caseira e gostosa. Fui recebida com um chá geladinho :)

A estrutura da cama não era firme. Fiquei na cama de cima e, sempre que a pessoa de baixo se movia (e ela se movia muito!!), toda a estrutura balançava. Foi bastante desconfortável e acabei não conseguindo dormir. Uma pena, pq no geral gostei do hostel, mas essa questão prejudicou bastante. Divisão do banheiro é boa, porém não há lugar para pendurar as roupas sujas e/ou limpas durante o banho.

Great location. Perfect if you're looking for a quiet place.

Excelente! Me gustó mucho la vista, las hamacas, muy limpio todo

Deberían tener opciones de entradas costeñas, y un amplio menú para la comida

El silencio es maravilloso y las vistas, tantisimo verde. La cama y almohada comoda. El Sazon de las cenas vegetarianas es increíble Cerca a cascada Escondida y a pozo azul Hay una tienda a 8 minutos del hospedaje

El acceso al hospedaje es complejo para quien no gusta de esfuerzo

This was my second time in this hostal! I enjoyed everything about it! The owner and the staff are very kind and nice! The place is roughly 40 minutes away by walking from the town and it requires you to be physically fit, which is perfect for me since I like walking and to be physically active, though you can take a motorcycle to get there. There are attractions nearby the area which you can reach on foot. I visited “Hidden waterfall” which is 15 minutes away and “Pozo azul” which was around 35 minutes away! The hostal is very cozy and perfect to relax! It has a lot of hammocks with beautiful views, and this place has an amazing view of the sunsets! Definitely coming back in the future!

Everything was really good

Wonderful place to stay at if you are looking for tranquility and being away from all the hustle and bustle of the town. It is a remote little hostal with an amazing nature and facilities. Getting there; is a bit bumpy but again if you are in Minca and want to stay somewhere away from the crowds this is something you need to make peace with. From Minca you can either walk ( la hike uphill) for 40 mins of get mototaxi for 8 mins (20k COP). The road is quite bumpy so be ready. The rooms; are clean and has everything you need. There is no hot water but it should not be a suprise for you if you are travelling to Minca, there is usually none. There are bunch of hammocks for you to spend your time chilling with the sounds of birds and nature around you. The food; the breakfast included is quite good and the usual you get in Colombia, some eggs arepas and fruit with coffee / tea. There is no lunch available and this is important to keep in mind cause you will need to walk/hike 30-40 mins one way to get to lunch options around since this part of the river is way less inhabited you need to cross the river. You can get dinner at the hostel for a fair price, the menu chages but they accommodate for vegetarians as well. The activities: there are some nice hikes and waterfalls around but we did not do much besides chilling at the hostal since we were looking forward to some downtime. They have a nice little guide for you to see your options. Honestly, we would choose this accommodation over and over again if we were ever to come back to Minca. It is new, has a great location and amenities, people are very nice and kind, you can just turn your brain off and relax. 10/10 would reccomend! Ps. There is little to no sound proof especially in the quite mornings and evenings soo keep that in mind for everyones peace of mind please…

La vista

The very best location…like staying in heaven!

Nothing

Sehr schönes Hostal in bester Lage.

Es un lugar muy tranquilo, los huevos del desayuno

EL LUGAR LO TIENE TODO PARA SER PERFECTO, SERIA RICO PODER DISFRUTAR DE UN CHOCOLATE CALIENTE O UN BUEN CAFE, NO CUENTAN CON ESE SERVICIO, EL CAFE DESCEPCIONANTE PARA SER EN MINCA.

Amazing views from the garden and terrace! I was sick so I just wanted a nice place to relax. This was the perfect place. There are enough hammocks for every one. You can get breakfast and dinner and buy drinking water which is convenient since it's such a long way to town. Make sure to only bring a small backpack and leave your big bag somewhere else. It's a long, steep hike from Minca or you can go with a motorbike taxi (no cars!).

Le calme, la vue sur Santa Marta et les menus proposés qui étaient délicieux, surtout le spaghetti bolognaise ! La chambre était bien équipée, de quoi pendre et ranger ses affaires.

Comme le logement est loin de la ville, il aurait été cool de proposer à manger le midi, surtout quand on part randonner la journée et qu’on a pas de moyen de transport. Petit bémol pour la moustiquaire trouée..

Genau so eine Unterkunft haben wir uns gewünscht! Wenn man die Anstrengung eines steilen Anmarsches auf sich nimmt, bekommt man Abstand, Ruhe, eine friedliche und gelassene Atmosphäre. Von der umlaufenden Veranda mit Hängematten, die alle Gäste nutzen können, kann man wunderbar Vögel beobachten. Die Besitzer haben den Weg zum Hostal und umliegende Wanderpfade gut beschildert, sodass wir direkt von dort loswandern konnten. Und das Essen (jeden Abend etwas anderes) war frisch zubereitet, mit viel Gemüse und sehr lecker. Zwischendurch haben wir auch immer einen Kaffee bekommen können. Und ganz wichtig: Alle Menschen, die sich hier um das Wohl der Gäste kümmern, sind unglaublich herzlich und immer ansprechbar.

Nichts.

Het hostal lag op een prachtige locatie op 40 minuten lopen vanaf het centrum van Minca (pittige wandeling). Buiten is het er schoon, er zijn 2 prachtige hangnetten buiten en je kunt er een mooie zonsondergang zien. Vanaf het hostel zijn er veel bezienswaardigheden op loopafstand.

De kamer rook muf en er was weinig ventilatie waardoor de kamer ook erg warm is overdag (er was wel een ventilator). De douche is ijskoud (we wisten dat het niet warm zou zijn, maar zo koud hebben we het nog niet gehad). Ondanks de mooie locatie vinden wij de prijs-kwaliteit uit verhouding.

Hervorragender Ort zum abschalten entspannen und Officearbeiten von remote aus zu machen. Es ist sauber, schön eingerichtet und gemütlich. Es wird von einer lieben, jungen Familie betrieben. Es ist fern von alltäglichem Lärm, man hört nur den Dschungel. Top Preisleistungsverhältnis

Das Restaurant könnte etwas umfangreicher sein.

The beds were comfy, they offered mosquito nets. The WIFI was very good the whole time for us, even in our rooms. They offered breakfast included which was very tasty every morning. The offer dinner, most expensive meal is 30,000 COP and they change up the dinner every night (only 3 choice every night). The hammocks everywhere are GREAT! And the sunset is unbeatable, the sunset makes the hike up there worth it. Great location for visiting a couple of the waterfalls as well! Highly highly recommend if you’re looking for more of a nature retreat outside of town.

These reasons wouldn’t deter me from booking this place again but something to know. It is a HIKE to get to this place or a 10 minute, pretty sketchy moto ride. It’s kinda of a pain to get into the city and the don’t offer a shared kitchen. (They do allow you to use the fridge to store food)

Quiet and peaceful, many hammocks, very clean, wifi around the restaurant very good, dinner from 6-8pm with 3 choices (one is usually a greek salad for 25‘000) cost 30‘000 and is always tasty. 1L water costs 1‘000 which is fair i guess. Mototaxi costs 20k in the daytime and 35k at night. The ride up here is pretty adventurous, as there is no proper street. The moto taxi drops you around 250m from the hostel and you gotta walk the final part (3-5min)

Breakfast is from 7-9am. Not an issie for early birds ;)

Mosquitonetz über dem Bett

Being at Vista Verde is like being in heaven. It’s nestled in high up the mountain from town, surrounded by beautiful mountains and the sounds of lovely birds. It’s not that difficult getting there from town.

I stayed for 5 days. I wish they would offer different breakfast options.

Amazing view, good breakfast, nice atmosphere.

Very strong bad smell in the bathroom.

La ubicación maravillosa! Los amaneceres y atardeceres allá se sienten muy especial, lleno de sonidos de animales y un ambiente muy tranquilo. Los desayunos 10/10 también. Ofrecen servicio de cena en las noches, e incluyen opciones vegetarianas. Para llegar recomendamos si o si tomar una moto taxi para llegar con el equipaje, y luego recorrer el sendero a pie que es un pequeño trekking muy lindo..

Los mosquiteros tenían hoyos y los bichos picaban igual en la noche

Amazing construction, comfortable rooms, incredible views

Very difficult hike, I wouldn’t recommend for old people

Quiet, good food, nature, nice stuff

Humidity in the cabin

פשוט מושלם! הנוף יפייפה החדרים נקיים. ממליצה מאוד!

היה מושלם! אהבתי הכל!

L'emplacement est parfait (superbe vue sur les montagnes), le personnel est extrêmement gentil et serviable, le petit déjeuner et le dîner sont exceptionnels, tout est extrêmement propre Je ne peux que recommander cet hostel aux personnes en quête de se ressourcer et de se relaxer dans un endroit hors du temps

L'acces peut être un peu diffficile depuis Minca si vous avez beaucoup d'affaires (45 min de marche ou en moto taxi)

La vue est incroyable

L hostel est très loin du village- 35 min sur un petit chemin de montagne ou 10 min en moto taxi pour 20000pesos mais la fin se fait á pieds! (Une fois la nuit tombée les moto taxis ne montent plus en tout cas pas sous la pluie) Lhostel étant isolé il se peut que vous n’ayez pas d’électricité comme moi à votre arrivée Bien sur l’eau chaude n’est pas disponible et l’eau est très froide Il n’y a pas de crochet dans les douches. Après une douche froide dans le noir et ayant tt mes affaires mouillées car la pluie était forte pendant 2 jours j’aurais aimer un petit feu ou du thé chaud pour se réchauffer et faire sécher qq habits.. J’aurais aimé que l’hôte me fasse une réduction suite au fait qu’on ai ps eu d’électricité pendant 2 jours ( pas possible de recharger son téléphone) Malheureusement j’ai du demandé pour avoir une lumière de poche elle n’était pas mise à disposition d’office..

Petit coin de Paradis ! L’hôtel est joli, confort, propre, et on y mange super bien. 👍 En pleine nature, l’accès est peu aisé par temps de pluie (scooter ou à pied depuis le centre, petite rivière à traverser à pied) mais le déplacement en vaut largement la peine. Hôtes accueillants et bienveillants.

Accès un peu difficile par temps de pluie.

La vista es lo más mágico de todo , el clima delicioso un paraíso si quieren reconectar , solo naturaleza y silencio

Todo todo todo nos encantó , volvería mil veces recomiendo ir en zapatos cómodos para caminar y tener buen estado físico ya que todo es subiendo una montaña amarán todo vale la pena 😍😍😍😍😍

Die Lage ist zwar etwas abseits der Stadt, dafür wird man mit außergewöhnlichem Blick und Sonnenuntergang belohnt. Es ist gemütlich in den Hängematten zu bleiben. Die Wasserfälle sind ganz in der Nähe. Das Menü ändert sich täglich, sodass man entspannt im eigenen Restaurant essen kann.

Das Frühstück ist gut, allerdings sind die Arepas frittiert, was untypisch für Kolumbien ist. Die Unterkunft hat 3 Hunde, die überhaupt nicht erzogen sind. Wenn man das Hostel betritt kommt einer jedesmal angerannt und hört nicht auf zu bellen (beißt angeblich nicht, aber verdirbt einem die Lust das Hostel zu verlassen).

La vista es hermosa

Me gustó todo

El lugar me pareció hermoso. Es ideal si buscas desconectar del ruido y conectar con el verde y la vista. No es muy cómodo si queres estar cerca del pueblo, pero es maravilloso si buscas conocer lugares más tranquilos de minca...Destaco la atención y amabilidad de Julia. Super recomiendo.

Very nice and calm place, Friendly owner and personal. It`s a place to relax, less party. Danke und alles Gueti:)

The view is amazing and it is really quiet and peaceful

-hard to get there - the staff - the food is simple but we get sick with the cheesecake and egg and creme of the pasta -the laundry we paid for was still wet -the price for the room we had was not worth it

Amazing views, com

Sunset, quiet, beautiful location, birds and wildlife. Owner pleasant and helpful staff.

Same breakfast everyday. No variety or change. the evening meals wasn’t pleasant.

My boyfriend and I stayed in a private room at Hostal Vista Verde for 2 nights and it was one of the highlights of our trip. The views from the property were second to none. We enjoyed watching the sun set over Santa Marta. It is a bit of a hike to get to the property but you can take a motorbike from Minca which will take around 10 minutes (very adventurous but the drivers know their way around the mountain) and then you have to walk the rest of the way up to the property for another 10 to 15 minutes. The included breakfast was great and we had some of the best coffee here. The hikes to the waterfalls were also accessible from the property. I would recommend Hostal Vista Verde to anyone looking for a more relaxed stay with great views.

There was an electric outage after some rain but we brought head lamps so it wasn't too bad.

Beautiful out of the way location. Panoramic and peaceful

One of my room mates but you can’t help that!

Great hostal in the Mountains of Minca! Really nicely Designed rooms with mosquito nets and shelves. Hammocks outside the rooms with a great view of the mountains. Several dinner options are available every evening (25-40.000 COP) as well as laundry Service (8000 COP/kg). All the people working there are really nice and caring! Approx. 45 min away from Minca with bigger backpacks (mototaxis can get you there too). Close to Cascada Escondida/Perdida to swim. Hiking to pozo azul & la candeleria/nuevo mundo are possible without going back to town.

Nothing :) Just be aware that the „street“ to the House is really steep in some parts and carrying luggage is exhausting :)

Lovely place, perfect food, perfect sunset, amazing, really quiet, looks it’s sooo new!!!

To get there you need a motorbike and the way to the top, for me, it’s heart faint, so if you’re afraid of motorbike, pay attention.

The view was amazing. Beautiful sunsets and very peaceful setting with the hammocks on the verandah.

It’s a long way from town so you have to eat dinner at their restaurant which was very average and minimal choice. Also, smoking was allowed in the eating areas which wasn’t nice while eating dinner.

Vista Verde was an amazing, peaceful and enjoyable place to spend five days! It's nestled in the mountains, surrounded by forest, yet feels comfortable and inviting. There are birds everywhere; you can see hummingbirds in the trees and hear toucans in the distance. The food was great, and their prices for beverages were very reasonable when considering how difficult it is to get them to the hotel.

Nothing of note; there were two power cuts, but that was not the fault of the accommodation - in fact, it sort of added to the remoteness and peace that we wanted when we picked Vista Verde. As every other review has highlighted, it's a fair walk but it's very manageable - don't be put off by the distance. All the better Minca accommodations are in the mountains as that's where the magic is.

It was just as beautiful as the pictures show if not more beautiful. The owners are super helpful and accommodating. We really enjoyed our stay here! It’s the perfect place if you want to retreat from the world for a while.

Absolutely stunning views, some of the best in our 4 month trip. The bedrooms are spacious and comfortable and the bathrooms, while shared, are very clean and practical. It has a nice social atmosphere but in no way party so you can really come here to relax. Great spot for hiking and birdwatching - you barely have to leave the hostel to see some fantastic wildlife!

This place is a bit of a drive / hike from the centre and the mototaxi up is a bit a hairy - not for the faint hearted! You’re very much reliant on hostel food and hospitality, and Id say the food was disappointing. There should be a better selection available even for a smaller family run place seeing as your cut off from the town. Broadly the staff were very friendly but we found the evening front of house to be a bit rude and unhelpful at times.

The view from the top is stunning

The breakfast was good.

The bathroom had bad smell and the power of water was not enough.

This is a really amazing hostel. The views, the staff, storage facilities, food, SO CLEAN, lockers.

The route to get there on motorbike taxi is quite intense and I’m comfortable on motorbikes. This wasn’t so enjoyable, especially in the dark if you want dinner in the town.

Hostal Vista Verde is a stunning hostel with incredible views of the valley and the surrounding nature. It isn't far from the Pozo Azul (a beautiful 45 minute walk) but it is far from the main town of Minca so you will rely on the hostel for food which was okay. We enjoyed hanging out in the hammocks and watching the birds in the surrounding trees - we saw two type of toucans, loads of hummingbirds and could hear a pygmy owl hooting at night. Two nights was a good amount of time to stay given its remote location. You will need to take a moto taxi from the main square to reach Vista Verde but it was worth it.

Its a trek to get there! Its isolated. Taking a moto taxi is advisable. Bring supplies. The air is fresh, and the birds sing. The beds and pillows are comfortable.

The bunk beds are flimsy. Any movement on either level will shake the other sleeper awake

The views are amazing, and the staff is very friendly.

There was a hollow pattern on the wall where light entered at night, and that made it a bit difficult to sleep. I would recommend adding some curtains.

This hostel is a beautiful oasis of trees and nature, we loved looking out to sea at sunset and during the day chilling in the hammocks, spotting different birds all around you. Staff were friendly and happy to answer questions and set up a bird watching tour which we did one morning from the hostel. The room was spacious, had a mosquito net and the shared bathroom was cleaned every morning. It’s a short walk away from waterfalls.

The breakfast was nice but the same every day (eggs and arepas), it could have been mixed up a bit or have the vegan option advertised on the menu. There’s no lunch options so just worth knowing to bring enough food with you or eat lunch out. I didn’t mind this but the moto taxi is a bit hairy so if you don’t like riding them, be prepared to walk the 30 or so mins from Minca through the jungle.