Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park

The park encompasses diverse ecosystems from tropical forests to alpine tundra, stretching across 17,000 square kilometers of mountainous terrain in northern Colombia.

The Colombian government established Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park in 1964 to protect the mountain range and its surrounding ecological systems.

Four indigenous groups - the Koguis, Arhuacos, Kankuamos, and Wiwa - maintain their traditional ways of life within the protected boundaries of the park.

Visitors need to arrange guided tours through authorized operators, as access to certain areas requires permits and local knowledge of the terrain.

The mountains rise from sea level to 5,700 meters within just 42 kilometers of the Caribbean coast, making it the highest coastal range in tropical regions.

Location: Magdalena Department

Location: Cesar Department

Location: La Guajira Department

Inception: 1964

Website: http://parquesnacionales.gov.co/PNN/portel/libreria/php/decide.php?patron=01.020224

GPS coordinates: 10.86667,-73.71667

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:40