Tallest Mountains in Venezuela
Venezuela’s highest peaks are part of the Sierra Nevada de Mérida, the northernmost extension of the Andes Mountains. This range is the only place in Venezuela where you can find permanent glaciers and year-round snow, though these glaciers have been retreating rapidly in recent years.
The following table lists the 10 tallest mountains in Venezuela, ranked by elevation.
| Rank | Mountain Name | Elevation (m) | Elevation (ft) | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pico Bolívar | 4,981 | 16,342 | Sierra Nevada de Mérida |
| 2 | Pico Humboldt | 4,940 | 16,207 | Sierra Nevada de Mérida |
| 3 | Pico La Concha | 4,922 | 16,148 | Sierra Nevada de Mérida |
| 4 | Pico Bonpland | 4,883 | 16,020 | Sierra Nevada de Mérida |
| 5 | Pico Espejo | 4,765 | 15,633 | Sierra Nevada de Mérida |
| 6 | Pico El Toro | 4,755 | 15,600 | Sierra Nevada de Mérida |
| 7 | Pico El León | 4,740 | 15,551 | Sierra Nevada de Mérida |
| 8 | Pico Mucuñuque | 4,609 | 15,121 | Sierra de la Culata |
| 9 | Pico Pan de Azúcar | 4,600 | 15,092 | Sierra de la Culata |
| 10 | Pico Mifafí | 4,475 | 14,682 | Sierra de la Culata |