MI CUMBIA is the only Colombian Botánica in the Americas — a manicure, pedicure, and Brazilian waxing practice in Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia. Botanicals and techniques come directly from the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and the Caribbean coast of Colombia.
Founded in 2008 by Karina Restrepo, a Colombian-born master practitioner, and her husband Justin Mitchell. MI CUMBIA was America's first organic nail spa and is a four-time Best of Philly winner. Eighteen years in Rittenhouse Square at 328 South 17th Street.
Each signature service is named for the Colombian place, people, or botanical tradition it comes from — Duni Ati from the high-altitude Arhuaco mountains, Rosa Paulina from the Caribbean coconut groves of Dibulla, Cartagena de Indias from the mangrove water and volcanic mud north of the city walls. Karina is also a master practitioner of Brazilian waxing, known to clients as "the wax whisperer."
Review our services below for a sense of options & pricing, then text message Lucesita—she’ll guide you from there.
For Guests Visiting Philadelphia
A short walk from the Rittenhouse Hotel. Five minutes from the Logan and the Warwick. Ten minutes by car from the Four Seasons at Comcast Center and from Old City. MI CUMBIA is a Colombian botánicá in Rittenhouse Square — a wellness and beauty practice that brings indigenous and coastal Colombian botanical traditions to the hands and feet through the humble medium of the manicure and pedicure.
Four-time Best of Philly. America's first organic nail spa. Eighteen years in business at 328 South 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.
Worth rearranging the day for.
Rittenhouse Square Hotels
The Rittenhouse Hotel — 4 blocks. A walk through the square.
The Warwick — 5 blocks. A walk past Walnut Street.
The Logan — 7 blocks. A short Lyft.
Center City Hotels
The Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center — 10 minutes by car.
The Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia — 8 minutes by car.
The Loews Philadelphia Hotel — 7 minutes by car.
Old City Hotels - The Bok Hotel and Lokal Hotel Old City — 10 minutes by car.
What Concierges Quote
"The only one of its kind in the Americas."
"Not a salon. A destination."
"Worth rearranging the day."
MI CUMBIA is the only Colombian botánicá in the Americas — a wellness
and beauty practice in Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia that brings
indigenous and coastal Colombian botanical traditions to the hands
and feet. Founded in 2008 by Karina Restrepo and Justin Mitchell.