Minca
Minca is a small town 20 km away from Santa Marta in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in Colombia. It sits 580 m above sea level with a slightly cooler climate than the coast, within a lush tropical forest, and as such is a popular retreat for tourists looking for a relaxed atmosphere away from the hustle and bustle of Santa Marta.
- Village with about 500 residents
- …lies at an elevation of around 620 metres (2,050 feet)
- Description: town in Colombia
- Also known as“Caserío Minca”“Minea”
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Latitude
11.1428° or 11° 8′ 34″ north
Longitude
-74.1169° or 74° 7′ 1″ west
Open location code
77374VVM+46
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In Other Languages
From Dutch to Spanish—“Minca” goes by many names.
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