Snow Mountain of Quindio
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| Snow Mountain of Quindio | |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 5,215 meters |
| Location | Quindío Colombia |
| Range | Andes Mountains |
| Coordinates | |
| Easiest route | Cocora valley |
Snow Mountain of Quindio (Nevado del Quindio in Spanish) is a volcano in the Andes of central Colombia. It belongs to Los Nevados National Park, which is a wildlife sanctuary. There are no historical records of any eruption.
The snow fields and glaciers in the mountain are decreasing in a progressive way, about ten percent annually since the first scientific measures in the late 1980s, presumably because of the global warming (see green house effect for details).
The mountain offers beautiful landscapes, attracting touristic visits all the year. The lower part is a cloud forest habitat, rich in endemic species.
Botanist Alexander Von Humboldt visited the area in 1801, describing new species such as the frailejón.
[edit] In popular culture
The postal service of Colombia AdPostal released a postal stamp featuring the Snow Mountain of Quindio and Alexander Von Humboldt to celebrate the anniversary of his visit.
