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Pico Bolivar c.5730m

Bolivar is possibly the highest peak in Colombia, but there is a lot of uncertainty if the neighbouring Pico Colon may be higher. Bolivar lies in the north of the country and is the highest peak in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. Unfortunately safe and unrestricted access to these mountains is very hard to get at the moment, although an ANDES trip did get in and make an ascent of Pico Colon in December 2015.

 Bolivar form above the col with Pico Colon.

Pico Bolivar seen from high up on Pico Colon.

 

Bolivar and Colon from the east

Above is a picture of Bolivar (right) and Colon from near the high camp on the north side of the mountains.

For details of how to climb Bolivar and the neighbouring peak of Cristobal Colon, please see our guidebooks, which are available in English, Spanish, Polish and French editions, direct from us or from all good bookshops and mountaineering shops.

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