Pico Bolívar, Mountain summit in Mérida, Venezuela
Pico Bolívar reaches an elevation of 4,978 meters above sea level and stands as the highest mountain peak in the Venezuelan Andes mountain range.
The mountain received its current name in 1934, replacing its original designation La Columna, following a proposal by Tulio Febres Cordero to honor Venezuela's independence leader.
A bronze bust of Simón Bolívar rests at the mountain's summit, marking the highest point in Venezuela and representing national pride through its commemoration.
The ascent requires technical climbing equipment including ropes, harnesses, carabiners, and helmets, with additional ice gear necessary during specific weather conditions.
The mountain's glaciers, which covered 600 square kilometers during the Pleistocene epoch, have completely disappeared as of 2012 due to climate changes.
Location: Mérida
Elevation above the sea: 4,978 m
GPS coordinates: 8.54114,-71.04827
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:26
Venezuela presents diverse landscapes for photography. Angel Falls, the world's highest waterfall, drops 979 meters. Los Roques beaches display turquoise waters. Canaima National Park features waterfalls between table mountains. The capital Caracas shows colonial architecture next to modern buildings.
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