From Santa Marta to La Guajira, let us be your home base for exploring the northern coastline of Colombia. Come enjoy a peaceful, relaxed and adventurous stay with us today!
VERY PROUD TO BE THE WINNER BEST SMALL HOSTEL IN SOUTH AMERICA VOTED BY HOSTELWORLD GUESTS (2025)
Are you in the mood for nightlife, bars, and crowds? Then places like Santa Marta or Minca are great options.
But if you’re looking for pure and unspoiled nature – with a warm and social vibe – Finca Carpe Diem is your place!
Carpe Diem is a hidden gem for hiking and relaxation lovers. We offer three swimming pools, stunning views over endless forests, and direct river access from the house.There are lots of hikes you can make (short and long, guided or on your own). With daily yoga and Latin dance classes, and a cosy cocktail bar right next to the pool, it’s easy to connect with fellow travelers.
Geographically we are located in the Minca area (North Colombia) but our exact location is the village of Paso del Mango (READ DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY), a beautiful tropical valley crossed by two rivers. The landscape is the same but less people and more wild nature compared to busy Minca.
What do we offer more specifically?
– The lodge is located right within our farm and nature reserve. You will be surrounded by mountains, rivers and forests on every side.
– Three swimming pools with large terraces, and spectacular views over the surrounding mountains and jungle.
– Located alongside a crystalline river with private entrances, dozens of swimming holes and impressive waterfalls nearby (some are over 40 meters high).
– Unique excursions within short walking distance to coffee and cacao farms, lost cities, nature reserves, private 360° viewpoints, waterfalls and birding places.-We offer daily yoga and dance classes, and massages.
– All rooms come with air conditioning or natural rooftop materials so you have a good rest at all times.
– All beds have first quality mattresses. Most private rooms are provided with King size mattresses and cotton bed linen.
– A lounge with comfortable seats, and huts with lots of hammocks to relax.
– Unique restaurant with family styled healthy “farm-to-table” dinners. We also offer meat, chicken and fish a la carta. Our breakfast comes with homemade bread. We do NOT have a kitchen for the guests to use, only a fridge where you can keep some of your things.
– We are committed to social and environmental goals. For example, we are undertaking a tree planting project. Also, all our staff lives in the village nearby and we work with locally manufactured ingredients, often from our own farm.
– Important: you will be on a Colombian finca. There is loooots of space and nature on all sides. You will find a peaceful, relaxing and comfortable environment that is hard to find elsewhere.
Check in at room is at 3PM. Check out is at 11 AM.
We accept credit cards for which we charge 6 %.
Los precios de alojamiento no incluyen IVA. Este impuesto se aplica únicamente a ciudadanos colombianos y personas con cédula de ciudadanía o residencia en Colombia. Se sumará 19% de IVA al momento del pago.
Accommodation prices do not include VAT. This tax applies only to Colombian nationals and individuals with a Colombian ID card or residency. The 19% will be added at the time of payment.
Learn more about us How to get here
$ 260.000 - $ 350.000 COP
Beautiful 35 m2 tree hut with spectacular view over the surrounding mountains and surrounded by lush forest. King size bed, fan, private bathroom, terrace overlooking the mountains, from A to Z made with natural materials. Your best option if you look for special design, privacy and peace. Not suitable for disabled people and children. A...
$ 220.000 - $ 360.000 COP
Beautiful 35 m2 ecohut in the middle of the the hills, surrounded by lush forest. An incredible pool at only a few meters outside the cabin. Indigenous styled roof, made with palms from the tropical forest. Nice private bathroom with all services and trimmings, very comfortable king size mattress of the best quality and special...
$ 190.000 - $ 270.000 COP
An elegant 30 m2 room with airconditioning, king size high quality mattresses and private bathroom. Great for couples who are looking to have a peaceful, clean and intimate space. Very comfortable king size mattress of the best quality and special fabric to protect yourself in case of any insects. Some nice furniture within the room...
Carpe Diem’s restaurant is known for its delicious specialties from the Belgian, Colombian and international cuisine.
We serve over more than four different kinds of breakfasts, including pancakes with homemade honey and fruits from the farm. Other breakfasts come with our homemade delicious bread, natural juices from the farm, marmalade, organic coffee and other ingredients that are locally produced.
The restaurant serves delicious dishes of the Colombian and international cuisine, including the best quality seafood, fish, meat, pastas and vegetarian dishes.
Most of our plates come with fresh vegetables, often from our farm.
This is a full restaurant so guests can always choose between some 20 dishes. We also serve entrees and desserts, including homemade lemon ice.
This is the current and up-to-date link to our restaurant menu
Minca and surroundings: what to do and where to stay? Minca is a small but well-travelled town in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta in the Northern part of colombia. In recent years tourism has grown a lot, and there are many things to undertake, basically outdoor activities. We noticed visitors head off...
I’m a big fan of trail running, because it combines the beauty of nature with adventure and challenge. While reading another blog about hiking between Paso del Mango and Minca, I got the idea to try to do the same trail, running. I was especially attracted by the promising words: “steep – many turns –...
Getting to Minca Another day, another adventure out of Paso del Mango to the well travelled and nearby town of Minca. Leaving at about 8am by moto taxi, it took more or less 45 minutes and 25.000 COP to get to the town of Minca. There is no ATM in Minca so on the way,...
