Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
Colombia, Magdalena, Cesar, La Guajira
Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
LocationColombia, Magdalena, Cesar, La Guajira
RegionMagdalena, Cesar, La Guajira
TypeNational Natural Park
Coordinates10.8670°, -73.7670°
Established1964
Area3830
Nearest CitySanta Marta (15 mi)
Major CitySanta Marta (15 mi)
Entrance Fee25
About Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
This park contains the world's highest coastal mountain range, reaching 5,775 meters above sea level. It is home to unique ecosystems ranging from tropical rainforest to permanent snow peaks. The area is culturally significant as the ancestral home of several indigenous peoples.