Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta

Colombia

Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta

LocationColombia
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.