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Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
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Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
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Just a few kilometres from the coast, this mountain range boasts peaks over 5,500 m high. It’s a trekking area (particularly to Ciudad Perdida) and home to diverse communities with traditions still very much alive.
Overview of the Sierra Nevada
Just a few kilometres from the Caribbean coast, this mountain range boasts peaks over 5,500 m high. It’s a trekking area (particularly to the Ciudad Perdida) and home to diverse communities with traditions still very much alive.
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- Type of place: massif.
- Tourist interest: (recommended).
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- Mountain range:
- Area: 17,000 km².
- Peak: Pico Cristóbal Colón (5,775 m).
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