Minca is a small mountain town known for its natural beauty and peaceful surroundings. It's generally quiet and draws a mix of travelers looking for yoga retreats, eco-tourism, and a place to disconnect. Some locals live there full-time working in farming or tourism, while others maintain country homes as a getaway from busier areas like Santa Marta. The area feels remote and is not heavily developed in terms of residential infrastructure. While it is possible to work remotely from Minca, reviews note that internet connectivity can be unreliable. A few established houses and accommodations do have good Wi-Fi, but this isn't consistent across the area. Power outages are also a concern, with some places relying on generators. Housing options are limited and typically include hostels and boutique hotels rather than a large supply of Airbnbs or long-term rentals. Cost of living can be misleadingly reported; high nightly rates at boutique hotels don’t reflect the average day-to-day expenses. Overall, Minca can be a great temporary base for nature lovers or short-term travelers but may not offer the infrastructure needed for long-term digital nomads without careful planning.
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Minca is a small mountain town known for its natural beauty and peaceful surroundings. It's generally quiet and draws a mix of travelers looking for yoga retreats, eco-tourism, and a place to disconnect. Some locals live there full-time working in farming or tourism, while others maintain country homes as a getaway from busier areas like Santa Marta. The area feels remote and is not heavily developed in terms of residential infrastructure.
While it is possible to work remotely from Minca, reviews note that internet connectivity can be unreliable. A few established houses and accommodations do have good Wi-Fi, but this isn't consistent across the area. Power outages are also a concern, with some places relying on generators. Housing options are limited and typically include hostels and boutique hotels rather than a large supply of Airbnbs or long-term rentals. Cost of living can be misleadingly reported; high nightly rates at boutique hotels don’t reflect the average day-to-day expenses.
Overall, Minca can be a great temporary base for nature lovers or short-term travelers but may not offer the infrastructure needed for long-term digital nomads without careful planning.
AI-generated summary of reviews 57 years ago
I have worked remotely from Minca for the last 4 years and can attest that there are a few good spots with a reliable internet connection! The place is a paradise to work from, as the natural beauty of the mountain inspires, relaxes, and connects! I would suggest searching on AirBnB for houses with good WiFi or check the local ex-pat in santa marta page for tips!
4 years ago
This odd post on Minca makes me question the validity of any list on this site, which would be easily apparent to anyone who has been to Minca. The cost of living (4,000ドル+ USD) is based on if you paid per night at one of the fanciest hotels in Minca. Minca is a small, out in the middle of nowhere place that has a collection of hostels advertising yoga retreats, nature, horse rides, partying, etc. along with some hotels. Locals who own homes in Minca either live there and make a living off of farming or the tourist industry, or they use the country home as an escape from city life. Thus, there probably are not many Airbnbs or apartments for rent in Minca, and the Internet connection is probably either not great or not existent (I remember the hostel had a generator which would kick on during power outages). It's more a place you travel to if you are in the area of Santa Marta.
6 years ago
✅ Beautiful natural environment
✅ Fast internet
✅ Warm now
✅ Warm all year round
✅ Good air quality on average
✅ Spacious and not crowded
✅ Very easy to make friends
✅ Easy to do business
✅ Democratic
✅ Very friendly to LGBTQ+
✅ Not many people smoke tobacco
✅ (Medical) marijuana MAY be legal, unenforced or decriminalized (always double check this)
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