Tallest Mountains in Colombia
Colombia’s landscape is defined by its three distinct Andean ranges and a massive, isolated coastal massif that rises directly from the Caribbean shore. While the Andes hold several famous snow-capped volcanoes, the true giants of the country are found in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. Recent 2024–2026 surveys have settled long-standing debates about these heights, confirming that melting icecaps have shifted the ranking of the nation’s highest points.
| Rank | Peak Name | Elevation (ft) | Elevation (m) | Location | Notable Fact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pico Simón Bolívar | 18,768′ | 5,720m | Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta | Confirmed as the new national high point following 2024 GPS surveys. |
| 2 | Pico Cristóbal Colón | 18,743′ | 5,713m | Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta | Formerly the recognized #1; the highest rock is now lower than Bolívar’s. |
| 3 | Pico Simmonds | 18,353′ | 5,594m | Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta | A sharp, technical peak located within the same central massif. |
| 4 | Pico La Reina | 18,159′ | 5,535m | Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta | A prominent, ice-clad peak often visible from the coastal lowlands. |
| 5 | Ritacuba Blanco | 17,749′ | 5,410m | Sierra Nevada del Cocuy | The highest point in the Eastern Andes (Cordillera Oriental). |
| 6 | Nevado del Huila | 17,585′ | 5,360m | Central Andes | The highest volcano in Colombia; it features an active ice-covered crater. |
| 7 | Ritacuba Negro | 17,520′ | 5,340m | Sierra Nevada del Cocuy | Known for its dramatic and difficult vertical rock faces. |
| 8 | Nevado del Ruiz | 17,457′ | 5,321m | Central Andes | A notorious active volcano known for its broad, glaciated summit. |
| 9 | Nevado del Tolima | 17,110′ | 5,215m | Central Andes | A perfectly symmetrical stratovolcano located in Los Nevados Park. |
| 10 | Pico Santa Isabel | 16,289′ | 4,965m | Central Andes | One of the most accessible glaciers in Colombia, though it is receding rapidly. |