Escape to Casa de Mara, a spacious 3,300+ sq. ft. private villa in La Tigrera, just 10–15 minutes from Minca and 20–25 minutes from Santa Marta. Set on nearly half an acre of tropical gardens with fruit trees, mountain and river views, sleeps up to 8 guests and features a private pool, Starlink Wi-Fi, BBQ, coffee station, whole-home water filtration, solar backup power, and easy access to waterfalls, hiking trails and coffee farms. Enjoy your own peaceful private retreat surrounded by nature.

🤝 Interaction 🤝

We at Casa de Mara want you to feel comfortable and well cared for throughout your stay. The host is available to answer questions, provide recommendations, and address any issues that may arise.

When possible, our groundskeeper or property manager will meet you upon arrival, show you around the property, and help you get settled. If an in-person welcome is not possible, you will receive a unique personal door code before arrival, allowing you to access the property independently.

During your stay, we remain available by message or phone should you need assistance. Our goal is to provide privacy when you want it and support whenever you need it.

🌴 Things to Do, Eat & Explore 🌴

• Minca: Explore the mountain town of Minca, known for its relaxed atmosphere, cafés, restaurants, artisan shops, and beautiful mountain scenery.

• Waterfalls: Visit the area's beautiful waterfalls and natural swimming spots, perfect for cooling off and enjoying the rainforest.

• Coffee Farms: Tour local coffee farms and learn about how Colombian coffee is grown, harvested, and processed in the mountains.

• Birdwatching: The Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta is renowned for its incredible bird diversity. Keep your binoculars ready—you may see colorful tropical birds right around Casa de Mara.

• Hiking & Nature: Explore trails through the rainforest and mountains surrounding Minca, with opportunities to discover waterfalls, streams, viewpoints, and wildlife.

• Restaurants & Cafés: Minca offers a variety of restaurants, cafés, bakeries, and casual dining options featuring Colombian and international cuisine.

• Santa Marta: Enjoy the beaches, historic center, restaurants, shopping, nightlife, and waterfront of Santa Marta, a

• Tayrona National Park: Explore one of Colombia's most famous coastal destinations, with tropical forests, beaches, hiking trails, and spectacular scenery.

• Local Markets & Shopping: Browse local shops and markets in Minca and Santa Marta for Colombian crafts, coffee, chocolate, handmade goods, and souvenirs.

• Relax at Casa de Mara: You don't have to go anywhere to enjoy the area. Spend the day at your private pool, relax on the terrace, enjoy the mountain and river views, or explore the tropical gardens and surrounding wildlife.

Why stay in La Tigrera? Casa de Mara gives you the best of both worlds—a peaceful private mountain retreat surrounded by nature, while keeping you close enough to Minca and Santa Marta to enjoy restaurants, coffee farms, waterfalls, hiking, beaches, and other attractions.

🔑 Casa de Mara Guest Access 🔑

Guests have exclusive access to the entire Casa de Mara property and home during their stay, including all bedrooms, bathrooms, living areas, kitchen, terrace, private swimming pool, BBQ area, tropical gardens, river-view lookout, and other guest-accessible outdoor spaces.

Bedroom Use: Guests are welcome to use the bedrooms that best suit their needs. For smaller reservations, we kindly ask guests to use only the bedrooms they need, helping us prepare the home efficiently for each stay.

🌴 A FEW THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT CASA DE MARA 🌴

Enjoy exclusive access to Casa de Mara, a spacious 3,300+ sq. ft. private villa in La Tigrera for up to 8 guests. The entire property is yours, offering privacy, relaxation, and a peaceful mountain retreat surrounded by tropical gardens, fruit trees, and nature.

The villa includes:

• 4 bedrooms, 6 beds & 3 full bathrooms
• Private swimming pool
• Air conditioning in the master bedroom and indoor sunroom
• TVs in the master bedroom, indoor sunroom, and living room
• Premium whole-home water filtration system
• Solar backup power during local outages
• High-speed Starlink Wi-Fi
• Fully equipped kitchen and coffee station
• Spacious living and dining areas
• Outdoor BBQ area and terrace seating
• Kids’ playhouse
• Tropical gardens and fruit trees
• Scenic river-view lookout

ℹ️ IMPORTANT TO KNOW ℹ️

• Mountain Access: The final approximately 7 minutes of the drive are on an unpaved mountain road that can be bumpy, particularly after rain. A 4x4 is not required, but a vehicle with reasonable ground clearance is recommended.

• Accessibility: The property has stairs and uneven outdoor pathways due to its natural mountain setting. Casa de Mara is not wheelchair accessible and may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility.

• Climate: The villa benefits from cool mountain breezes and natural ventilation. Air conditioning is available in the master bedroom and indoor sunroom, while fans are provided throughout the home.

• Electricity: A solar backup system automatically activates during local power outages, helping keep essential services running. During an outage, air conditioners cannot be operated simultaneously on solar backup power.

• Water: A professionally installed whole-home water filtration system provides filtered water throughout the villa.

• Nature & Wildlife: Casa de Mara is surrounded by tropical gardens and the Sierra Nevada rainforest. Guests may see birds, butterflies, geckos, insects, and other native wildlife. This is a genuine mountain environment, so keeping doors and windows closed when not in use is recommended.

• Pets: Well-behaved dogs under 35 lbs (maximum two per stay) are welcome with prior approval. A $30 USD per dog, per night pet fee applies. Dogs must be supervised and are not permitted in the swimming pool.

• Groundskeeper: A groundskeeper may access the property Monday through Saturday, excluding holidays, for routine pool and garden maintenance. Your privacy is always respected, and the property remains exclusively yours during your stay.

• Optional Assistance: When available, grocery or supply runs may be arranged directly with the groundskeeper for an additional fee.

Casa de Mara is ideal for guests seeking privacy, nature, a private pool, and the comforts of a well-equipped villa, while remaining close to Minca and the attractions of the Santa Marta area.

🚗 Transportation 🚗

Casa de Mara is located in La Tigrera, approximately 10–15 minutes from Minca and 20–25 minutes from Santa Marta by car. A vehicle is convenient for exploring the area, but a 4x4 is not necessary to reach Casa de Mara.

• Access by Car: The final approximately 7 minutes to Casa de Mara are on an unpaved mountain road that can be bumpy in places, particularly after rain. A vehicle with reasonable ground clearance is recommended. We have personally driven a Renault Kardian to the property without any issues.

• Transportation Assistance: With advance notice, we can help guests arrange private transportation to and from Casa de Mara, including airport transfers and transportation from Santa Marta or Minca.

• Rental Cars: Rental cars are available in Santa Marta and at Simón Bolívar International Airport. Guests who plan to explore the surrounding area may find having a vehicle convenient.

• Local Transportation: Taxis and other local transportation options are available in the Minca and Santa Marta areas.

• Airport Transfers: We recommend arranging airport transportation in advance, particularly for late arrivals or guests traveling with luggage.