Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta

As our shuttle continues its eastward progression along the highway toward Palomino, I must draw your attention toward the inland horizon. Look to the south, away from the glittering Caribbean Sea. …

To truly comprehend the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, we must strip away the vegetation and examine its fundamental geological architecture. One of the most common misconceptions among travelers is that this mountain range is…

Our analysis of the Sierra Nevada would be profoundly incomplete without recognizing its immense anthropological and spiritual significance. For thousands of years, long before the arrival of Spanish colonists or modern highways,…

As the miles of coastal highway roll beneath our tires, the great massif of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta continues to slip past our right side. Depending on the time of day and the meteorological whims of the Caribbean, its…