Nevado del Ruiz

Nevado del Ruiz, an active conical volcano located in Los Nevados National Natural Park, rises to an impressive 17,320 feet (5,279 meters) and is often wrapped in clouds with its summit covered in glaciers. As you ascend, the vegetation gradually thins, revealing a stark, high-altitude landscape. Endangered Andean condors can be seen soaring on updrafts, while rivers cascade down from the snow fields, eventually reaching the lush farmland below the park. Visitors can enjoy sweeping views of Colombia’s coffee triangle, making it a striking destination for nature enthusiasts.