Abra de Río Frío Natural Monument

Abra de Río Frío is a protected natural area wedged between the Llanos plains and the Táchira depression, featuring dense tropical forests and humid mountain vegetation. Steep slopes with converging river valleys shape the terrain throughout the site.

The government protected this area as a natural monument in 1993 to safeguard its geological structures and mountain features. This official status recognized the importance of the site's physical landscape.

The meeting point of three rivers forms a natural passage through the mountains that local people have used for generations. It remains an important landmark in the region's geography and daily life.

You need permission from the park rangers to enter the forest areas and explore the protected site. The terrain is steep and challenging, so good physical fitness helps when moving through the vegetation and along river valleys.

A dramatic waterfall known locally as La Pierde Gente plunges more than 50 meters down the mountainside at this site. The name comes from regional stories and folklore associated with the falls.

GPS coordinates: 7.76667,-72.21667

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:22