Serranía de la Macarena, Mountain range in Meta department, Colombia
The Serranía de la Macarena extends for 120 kilometers north to south and reaches elevations of 1600 meters above sea level in central Colombia.
The Colombian government established Serranía de la Macarena as the first national natural reserve in 1948, later converting it into a national park in 1971.
The mountain range contains numerous archaeological sites with petroglyphs and pictograms from ancient indigenous cultures along the Guayabero River.
Visitors can reach the mountain range by road from Villavicencio to San Juan de Arama or by air travel to La Macarena settlement.
The mountain range marks the intersection of four distinct ecosystems: Andean, Amazonian, Orinoco, and Guyanese Shield formations.
Location: La Macarena
Elevation above the sea: 2,615 m
GPS coordinates: 2.30458,-73.84040
Latest update: November 3, 2025 08:47
Colombia presents geographic diversity that spans Caribbean coastlines, Andean highlands, Pacific forests, and eastern plains. The country encompasses colonial architecture in towns like Barichara and Mompox, where centuries-old stone buildings and churches reflect Spanish heritage. Natural formations include the Tatacoa Desert with its red sandstone canyons, the seasonal colors of Caño Cristales river, and the coastal dunes at Punta Gallinas marking South America's northernmost point. Coffee-growing regions such as Jardín preserve traditional Antioquian architecture, while islands like Providencia and Gorgona protect coral reefs and marine ecosystems in both Caribbean and Pacific waters. From the arid landscapes of La Guajira Desert inhabited by Wayuu communities to the neo-Gothic architecture of Las Lajas Sanctuary bridging a river canyon, these locations demonstrate the country's contrasts. Visitors can explore mountain trails, observe astronomical phenomena in clear desert skies, discover colonial goldsmithing traditions, and witness humpback whale migrations. Each destination contributes to understanding Colombia's environmental and cultural range, offering experiences that vary from remote wilderness areas to well-preserved historical settlements across different elevations and climates.
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