246 MINCA
MINCA IS FOR WHO?
Minca is for those who love nature and the mountains. Minca could be a
romantic destination for couples. Minca is not a place to meet other travelers,
but more of a place for solitude and reflection for single travelers.
TIPS
Make sure you bring warm clothes and your hiking boots. Bring your binoculars
if you're a birdwatcher.
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
Your feet should do most of the work, moto-taxis are available to get you up to
Sans Soui.
BIRDWATCHING
Among the many terrific birdwatching opportunities in Minca is a reserve above
Minca called the ProAves Nature Reserve at El Dorado. (www.ecoturs.org).
ACTIVITIES
Hiking is the main activity in Minca. There is also a river to swim in, but it can get
quite cold.
Pozo Azul is a 45 or so minute hike from the coffee shop to a waterfall and
swimming holes. It's reported to be a beautiful hike, which is better to do on the
weekdays when there are few visitors.
La Victoria Coffee Plantation is a private coffee farm above Minca. It covers
1000 hectares and was founded by an Englishman in the 1880s. The farm still