Volcán Azufral

Located at 4,070 meters elevation, Azufral features three crater lakes, with Laguna Verde being the largest at 1,100 meters in length.

The volcanic formation had its most recent recorded activity around 930 BCE, marking a significant geological event in the region's timeline.

The surrounding Natural Park shelters indigenous Pastos communities who rely on the páramo grasslands for their water resources and traditional medicine.

Visitors can drive to within 1.5 kilometers of the summit and complete the journey on foot through marked trails to reach the crater.

The mineral-rich waters of Laguna Verde display a natural green color due to iron and sulfur deposits at the bottom of the lake.

Location: Nariño Department

Elevation above the sea: 4,070 m

Website: http://volcano.si.edu/volcano.cfm?vn=351090

GPS coordinates: 1.08554,-77.71859

Latest update: May 12, 2025 01:43