Cerro Bravo

Cerro Bravo is a stratovolcano in Tolima that rises to approximately 4,000 meters elevation with two connected calderas at its summit. The slopes display exposed dacite rock formations that reveal the mountain's volcanic composition.

The volcano began forming approximately 50,000 years ago, with the current structure shaped by multiple eruption cycles over the past 14,000 years. These repeated volcanic events gradually built up the mountain over time.

Communities living nearby have adapted to the volcanic terrain and incorporate the mountain into their daily routines and land use. The presence shapes local agriculture and how people interact with the surrounding landscape.

You can reach the mountain via the paved road connecting Manizales and Bogotá, with multiple routes leading up to the central dome. Conditions change with elevation, so be ready for varying weather as you climb.

The volcano produces thick, slow-moving lava that forms domes capable of blocking its own vents. When these blockages eventually fail or break down, they can trigger eruptions or collapses, making it a kind of natural geological laboratory.

Elevation above the sea: 3,985 m

Made from material: dacite

GPS coordinates: 5.08958,-75.29122

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:26