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Gerhard and Jacqueline, crew of the 41-foot monohull Avanti, travelled from their marina in Santa Marta, Colombia, to the mountain village of Minca for a two-night excursion.0:24 They accessed the village via a shared minibus service, which departs from near the marina and completes the 20-kilometre trip in approximately 45 minutes.1:31 Accommodations in Minca included a hammock stay for 25,000 COP per person and a private room for 180,000 COP.3:10 The pair hiked to local waterfalls, including Marinka Fall, which charges a 10,000 COP entrance fee and provides changing rooms and shade nets.7:46 They noted that weekend crowds significantly diminish the experience at popular sites, recommending weekday visits to avoid heavy foot traffic.14:00 Afternoon rain is frequent in October, often causing muddy trail conditions and road damage.13:14 The region offers cooler temperatures than the coast, though the humidity remains high.15:11

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