Nevado del Quindío, Stratovolcano in Central Cordillera of Andes, Colombia.
The volcano reaches an elevation of 4,760 meters above sea level and marks the meeting point of Risaralda, Tolima, and Quindío departments.
During his expedition to Colombia in 1801, Alexander von Humboldt discovered and documented new plant species near the volcano, including the frailejón.
The National Library of Colombia houses a detailed watercolor painting of the volcano created by artist Manuel María Paz in the 19th century.
Mountaineers can access the volcano through established trails starting from Cocora Valley, which provide the most direct route to the summit.
The mountain contained glaciers until the second half of the 20th century, when climate changes caused their complete disappearance.
Location: Quindío Department
Location: Risaralda Department
Location: Tolima Department
Elevation above the sea: 4,760 m
GPS coordinates: 4.71074,-75.39252
Latest update: March 13, 2025 21:29
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