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BolĂ­var Peak BolĂ­var Peak in Sierra Nevada National Park, northwestern Venezuela.

Sierra Nevada National Park

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Sierra Nevada National Park, national park occupying 1,067 square miles (2,764 square km) in the Cordillera de MĂ©rida of the Andes Mountains in MĂ©rida and Barinas estados (states), northwestern Venezuela. It was established in 1952.

Los Nevados, Venezuela
Los Nevados, VenezuelaLos Nevados, a village in Sierra Nevada National Park, MĂ©rida, Venezuela.

The highest point in Venezuela, BolĂ­var Peak (also known as La Columna; 16,332 feet [4,978 metres]), is located in the park. Other peaks, notably Humboldt and Bonpland, also rise above 16,000 feet (4,900 metres). Their lower slopes are heavily forested, while glacier lakes and alpine vegetation are found above the timberline. The park’s wildlife includes deer, bear, and many birds. A four-stage cable car, said to be the highest in the world, carries tourists from MĂ©rida to Espejo (“Mirror”) Peak, which rises to about 15,600 feet (4,750 metres). Skiing and mountain climbing are among the other recreational activities.

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