Sisavita Nature Park, Nature park in Norte de Santander, Colombia

Sisavita Nature Park covers 122 km² in the municipality of Cucutilla, Norte de Santander, from 1,845 to 4,232 m above sea level. Páramo makes up 46.7% of its area (5,724 ha), including rocky slopes with glacial lakes above 3,600 m and frailejón grasslands; Andean forest covers 50.8% (6,223 ha), mostly between 2,800 and 3,400 m.

The park was officially established in 2008 as a protected regional area, marking a turning point in efforts to preserve this mountain landscape. This formal recognition allowed for more structured protection of the ecosystems and water resources in the region.

Local communities living near the park actively manage water resources and work to keep the area free from mining and industrial activities. Visitors can see how traditional farming and nature protection are part of daily life here.

All routes through the park require guided tours with local families who provide lodging, meals, and expert guidance through the terrain. Visitors should prepare for mountain conditions and changing weather that varies depending on elevation.

Only 2.46% of the park's 12,248 hectares has been altered, and sampling shows species turnover between altitude bands reaching 100%. Researchers from the Humboldt Institute, the Medellín Botanical Garden and regional universities treat the park as a natural laboratory covering just 0.56% of Norte de Santander.