Cordillera de Merida páramo

#176 among destinations in Venezuela

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Facts and practical information

The Cordillera de Merida páramo is an ecoregion containing páramo vegetation above the treeline in the Andes mountain range of Venezuela. The isolated habitat has many endemic species. It is relatively stable and intact. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 8°50'56"N, 70°50'46"W

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Cordillera de Merida páramo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kettle Mucubají, Llano del Hato National Astronomical Observatory, Pico El Águila.

3.8 miS
Lake
Kettle Mucubají, Sierra Nevada National Park
96 min walk • Kettle Mucubají is a glacial lake located in Sierra Nevada National Park, in the Mérida State of Venezuela. The lake is 3625–3655 metres above sea level. Kettle Mucubají is one of the biggest kettles in the valley and is one of the main tourist attractions in the area, which is known for its scenic beauty.
4.7 miS
Observatories and planetariums
Llano del Hato National Astronomical Observatory
120 min walk • The Llano del Hato National Astronomical Observatory is an astronomical observatory in Venezuela. It is 3600 meters above sea level and is the country's main observatory.
2 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pico El Águila, Sierra La Culata National Park
51 min walk • Pico El Águila or Collado del Cóndor is the milestone that stands at the highest elevation on the Venezuelan Transandean Highway in the Cordillera de Mérida of Venezuela.

Cordillera de Merida páramo

Facts and practical information

Cordillera de Merida páramo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Kettle Mucubají, Sierra Nevada National Park

Llano del Hato National Astronomical Observatory

Pico El Águila, Sierra La Culata National Park