Protected Area · Colombia
Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta is a protected area in Colombia, covering 4,200,785 acres (1,699,999 ha), established in 1964.
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Park facts
| Park type | Protected Area |
|---|---|
| Location | Colombia |
| Area | 4,200,785 acres (1,699,999 ha) |
| Established | 1964 |
| Highest point | Pico Cristóbal Colón — 5,775 m (18,947 ft) |
| Coordinates | 10.8667° N, 73.7200° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
The Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta (English: Snowy Mountain Range of Saint Martha) is an isolated mountain range in northern Colombia, separate from the Andes range that runs through the north of the country. Reaching an elevation of 5,700 m (18,700 ft) just 42 km (26 mi) from the Caribbean coast, the Sierra Nevada is the highest coastal range in the tropics, and one of the highest coastal ranges in the world, being 250 metres (820 ft) shorter than the Saint Elias Mountains in Alaska and Canada. The Sierra Nevada encompasses about 17,000 km2 (6,600 sq mi) and serves as the source of 36 rivers.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Ernesto Cortissoz International Airport (BAQ) · Barranquilla, Colombia · 72.0 miles away
- Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) · Cartagena, Colombia · 125.2 miles away
- La Chinita International Airport (MAR) · Maracaibo, Venezuela · 136.8 miles away
Parks nearby
Tayrona National Natural Park
Ciénagas de Juan Manuel National Park
Bahía Portete – Kaurrele National Natural Park
Rosario and San Bernardo Corals National Natural Park
Sierra La Culata National Park
Chorro El Indio National Park
More parks in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
Where is Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta?
Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta is in Colombia (10.8667° N, 73.7200° W).
When was Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta established?
Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta was established in 1964, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta?
Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta covers 4,200,785 acres (1,699,999 ha).
What is the highest point in Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta?
The highest point is Pico Cristóbal Colón, at 5,775 metres (18,947 ft).
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q26728 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sierra_Nevada_de_Santa_Marta — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).