Nevado del Tolima

Nevado del Tolima is a stratovolcano with a snow-covered summit in Colombia's central mountain range, rising to about 5,200 meters with steep symmetrical slopes. It sits within Los Nevados National Natural Park and displays the typical features of a high-altitude volcanic landscape with glaciers and rocky terrain.

The peak formed through volcanic activity over long periods and experienced its last major eruption roughly 3,600 years ago. Volcanic processes continued shaping the mountain at lesser intensity into the early 1900s.

The mountain has held spiritual and ceremonial importance for people living nearby, and visitors often notice how the landscape reflects this deep connection to the land. Local guides share stories about how communities have always looked to this peak as a guiding landmark.

The climb requires proper mountaineering gear and acclimatization time because the air is thin and weather changes rapidly at altitude. It is wise to go with experienced guides and respect the physical demands of reaching this elevation.

The summit holds a funnel-shaped crater that plunges many meters deep and is ringed by lava formations from earlier eruptions. This crater landscape reveals how different phases of volcanic activity shaped the mountain's character.

Location: Anzoátegui

Elevation above the sea: 5,200 m

Made from material: andesite

GPS coordinates: 4.65881,-75.32963

Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:02