Ritacuba Blanco, Mountain summit in Sierra Nevada del Cocuy, Colombia
Ritacuba Blanco reaches 5,410 meters above sea level and stands as the highest peak of the Cordillera Oriental in the Colombian Andes mountain range.
The exploration of this mountain intensified during the 1950s when the glacier extended down to 4,100 meters, marking a different geological period for the region.
The U'wa indigenous people named this mountain Ritak'uwa and have maintained their traditional settlements in the lower regions of the national park.
Mountaineers can access the summit through the Northwest route from either El Cocuy or Güicán, requiring basic climbing equipment and proper acclimatization.
The glacier covering Ritacuba Blanco retreats approximately 25 meters each year and scientists predict its complete disappearance before 2055.
Location: Boyacá Department
Elevation above the sea: 5,410 m
GPS coordinates: 6.49456,-72.29645
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:15
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