Pico Cristobal Colon

Pico Cristobal Colon is the highest mountain in Colombia and the fifth most prominent in the World (see list of peaks by prominence). The nearest peak that is higher is Cayambe, some 1,288 kilometres (800 mi) away. There is a permanent snowcap on this peak and on the nearby mountains.It is part of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta range, along with Pico Simón Bolivar. The peak is named for Christopher Columbus.

Pico Cristobal Colon and Pico Simon Bolívar are the two highest peaks in Colombia and are very nearly equal in elevation. It is possible that nearby Pico Simon Bolivar is higher than Pico Cristobal Colon. If so, then Pico Simon Bolívar is the true highest mountain in Colombia and the fifth most prominent in the world.Pico Cristobal Colon was first climbed in 1939 by W. Wood, A. Bakerwell and E. Praolini.