Páramo La Culata, Mountain ridge in Mérida, Venezuela.
The Páramo La Culata extends across the Andes mountain range at 4,261 meters elevation, featuring alpine vegetation and diverse high-altitude plant species.
During pre-Columbian times, indigenous communities constructed agricultural terraces on the hillsides of Páramo La Culata to cultivate crops at high altitudes.
The páramo holds significant value for local Andean communities who maintain traditional agricultural practices and preserve knowledge of native plant species.
Visitors need proper high-altitude equipment and should allow time for acclimatization before exploring the trails of Páramo La Culata.
The ridge contains specific soil formations created by glacial recession, including fluvial deposits and distinctive valley formations at extreme elevations.
Location: Mérida
Elevation above the sea: 4,261 m
GPS coordinates: 8.75910,-71.11340
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:36
Venezuela contains locations away from standard routes. The Andes contain waterfalls and colonial towns. The coast features remote beaches and islands. Inland areas offer caves, rock art, and nature parks. The region includes rare natural phenomena such as regular lightning storms.
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