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Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta

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The highest coastal mountain range on Earth, a sanctuary of extraordinary biological and cultural wealth.

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  1. 1Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta

    Welcome to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, an extraordinary geological marvel and a hotspot of unparalleled biodiversity. As we begin this multi-day tour through the highest coastal mountain range on Earth, it is essential to…

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  2. 2Geological Origins and Ecological Zonation

    To comprehend the extraordinary biodiversity we are witnessing, we must first analyze the geological foundations of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. Unlike the Andes, which are primarily the result of the Nazca plate subducting…

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  3. 3The Cultural Ecology of the Indigenous Guardians

    As we navigate these mountain trails, we are not merely traveling through a biological reserve; we are walking through a highly managed cultural landscape. The description of our multi-day tour correctly emphasized that our…

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  4. 4Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta

    As we conclude our multi-day exploration of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, it is imperative to synthesize the wealth of data and experiences we have gathered. We have traversed an extraordinary altitudinal gradient, moving…

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What is Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta?

Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
TypeHeritage
Story sections4
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates10.8667, -73.7200
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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