Pico Cristobal Colon

Your Friendly Peaks Factsheet

FriendlyPeaks Score

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  • Altitude (in meters)
  • Nearest City
  • Country
  • Difficulty
  • Permit
  • 5775
  • Santa Marta
  • Colombia
  • difficult
  • necessary

Pico Cristobal Colon - Frequently Asked Questions

This is not a very friendly peak. We hope that it will become one in the future, when the permit situation gets better and the information gap locally will get resolved. Pico Cristobal Colon is not beginner friendly.

↗️ Starting Point in GoogleMaps ↗️

Hiking Trails

There is a hiking trail leading up the mountain, but it is a several day hike. Be aware that this area might have indigenous influence and be even more aware that near the mountain there are some areas controlled by armed groups.

Records of this Peak

Fifth most prominent peak in the world!

Permit Requirement

Permit is required and depends a bit on different factors involving local groups. Plan ahead of time!

Base Camp / Sleeping on the Mountain

Palmor

Do you need a mountain guide?

guide required

Where is the Peak Located (google maps link)

↗️ Mountain Peak in GoogleMaps ↗️

Description of this Peak and hike to go to the summit

a difficult, several day hike. Also relatively expensive.

The Unfriendly Aspects of this Peak....

Some areas in the region might be controlled by armed groups. Plus, the altitude is very high so there is a reasonable danger of altitude sickness.

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