Nevado El Cisne

Nevado El Cisne is a dormant stratovolcano in the Cordillera Central of Colombia, rising to approximately 4600 meters and forming a volcanic complex with the neighboring peak Morro Negro. Five distinct emission centers on the mountain mark locations where hardened lava flows and volcanic rock formations can be examined.

The peak lost its permanent snow cover around 1960, after which locals stopped referring to it as a snow-capped mountain and began calling it a Paramillo instead. This change in appearance marked a turning point in how the mountain came to be viewed.

The peak holds significance for researchers studying volcanic activity and geological processes of the Colombian Andes. Visitors can observe how natural forces have shaped the land over time.

The mountain lies in a remote high-altitude area and requires good physical preparation for hiking to higher elevations. The terrain can be demanding, so visitors should bring water and supplies to sustain themselves during the climb.

The peak sits above the Palestina Fault and intersects the El Bosque Batholith, a granite formation that formed roughly 49 million years ago. This deep geological structure remains invisible but shapes what visitors see at the surface today.