Cordillera_Central_(Colombia)

Cordillera Central (Colombia)

Cordillera Central (Colombia)

Branch of the Colombian Andes

The Cordillera Central (English: Central Ranges) is the highest of the three branches of the Colombian Andes. The range extends from south to north dividing from the Colombian Massif in Cauca Department to the Serranía de San Lucas in Bolivar Departments. The highest peak is Nevado del Huila at 5,364 m (17,598 ft).

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Geography

The range is bounded by the Cauca and Magdalena river valleys to the west and east, respectively.

The Cauca Valley montane forests ecoregion covers the western slope of the range. The Magdalena Valley montane forests cover the eastern slopes and the northern end of the cordillera. The Northern Andean páramo covers the highest elevations.

Highest peaks

Protected Areas

Cordillera Central, Antioquia Department

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "Nevado del Huila, Colombia". Retrieved 20 February 2013.
  2. [2]
    "Volcano Info: Nevado del Huila". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 29 June 2014.
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