Overview:

: Los Nevados National Natural Park - Caldas In Colombia is a protected area in the Andes Mountains of Colombia. It is an extensive park that encompasses an area of 6,365 hectares from the municipalities of Manizales, Villamaría, Chinchiná, Mariquita, Honda and Libano. It was established in 1985 as a natural reserve and declared a National Park in 2002. The Park is a haven for the endangered Spectacled bear and an important location for the protection of endangered species of plants and animals. Los Nevados is a wonderful location for hikers, bird watchers, and nature lovers looking to appreciate the beauty of the Colombian Andes. You can learn history, culture, and heritage through these magnificent monuments in Colombia
Prominent Features:

1. Bioluminescent Lagoon: Located within the park, the Lagoon de Guámeres is a unique lake of glimmering turquoise waters that sparkles in the night with a rare blue luminescence created by the presence of Dinoflagellates (microscopic, aquatic organisms). 2. Variety of wildlife: Large variety of mammalian species can be found in the national park such as: spectacled bear, puma, jaguar, ocelot, cougar, white-tailed deer, Andean fox, otter, red brocket deer, and skunk. 3. Plant life and floral varieties: The park is composed of different kinds of vegetation. The Reserva Forestal El Tomin has species, such as wax palms and wild orchids, the parkland is filled with calocéfalos, andasites, and a large variety of hummingbirds, woodpeckers, and parrots. 4. High peaks: Cerro El Ruiz (5,321 meters) and Nevado del Tolima (5,215 meters) are the highest peaks in Los Nevados National Park and are also two of the most impressive snow-capped mountains in Colombia. 5. Trekking and Climbing: Los Nevados National Park offers excellent trekking and climbing opportunities. With its high snowcapped mountains and great biodiversity, the park has become an important mountaineering destination. This national monument of Colombia portrays the history and culture of the country.

History:

Los Nevados National Natural Park (Parque Nacional Natural Los Nevados) is located in the Colombian department of Caldas. It is one of the seven designated National Natural Parks in the country. The park was created in 1985 and partially expanded in 1995. Los Nevados encompasses an area measuring 169,639 hectares, located in two departments: Caldas and Quindío. The terrain features many volcanoes, one of the highest is the Nevado del Ruiz, the most active volcano in the nevadians massif, and a group of small lagoons. The park includes several plant life communities including montane forests, high paramos, and combinations of both. It provides habitat for more than 550 species of endemic and migratory birds, as well as a variety of mammals such as spectacled bears, miloto monkeys, and Andean pumas. The park is important for the conservation of the water supply of the Colombian capital, Bogota, and its surrounding areas since many of its rivers drain to Bogota. The park also helps protect several endangered species, serves as a refuge for biodiversity, and protects the watersheds that supply water to Bogota and other areas of Colombia. The park is managed by the Colombian Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology, and Environmental Studies and is open to the public for educational, scientific, and recreational purposes. You must visit one of these historical places in Colombia on your Colombia tour

Interesting facts:

1. It is Colombia's third oldest National Park and one of its most important natural areas. 2. Los Nevados covers more than 107,000 hectares of high Andean mountain ecosystems. 3. It is home to five of Colombia's highest peaks, including the 5,321 meter Pico del Aliso, the highest peak in the Los Nevados range. 4. Los Nevados is home to more than 500 species of birds, including the very rare Andean Condor. 5. Los Nevados is home to vast stands of Andean coniferous forest, which is becoming increasingly rare. 6. This region’s unique ecology allows for the unusual educational opportunity of seeing seven species of hummingbirds in one location. 7. Los Nevados contains a variety of different habitats, including paramo, páramo grasslands, rocky valleys, rain forests, and dry heaths. 8. Los Nevados is a crucial water source for much of Colombia, providing the water resources for a number of major rivers. 9. Los Nevados National Natural Park was declared a protected area in 1985. Visit one of the famous monuments of Colombia with your friends and family.