Pico Simón Bolívar
Mountain in Colombia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Pico Bolívar in Venezuela.
Pico Simón Bolívar is the second highest mountain in Colombia, with an estimated height of 5,730 metres (18,800 ft). Pico Bolívar and the neighbouring summit of Pico Cristóbal Colón are the two highest peaks in Colombia and are very nearly equal in elevation. The difference in elevation is estimated to be only one or two metres.[2] One or the other of these peaks is therefore the fifth most prominent in the world (see list of peaks by prominence). The nearest peak that is higher is Cayambe, some 1,288 kilometres (800 mi) away. There is a permanent snowcap on this peak and on the nearby mountains. It is part of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta range, along with Pico Cristóbal Colón. The peak is named after Simón Bolívar.
Quick Facts Highest point, Elevation ...
Pico Simón Bolívar | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 5,730 m (18,800 ft)[1] |
Prominence | 5,509 m (18,074 ft) Ranked 5th |
Listing | Country high point Ultra |
Coordinates | 10°50′04″N 73°41′29″W |
Geography | |
Location | Magdalena Department, Colombia |
Parent range | Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta |
Climbing | |
First ascent | 1939 by Wood, Bakerwell and Praolini |
Easiest route | moderate snow/ice climb, Alpine AD |
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