Cerro Pintado facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cerro Pintado
Cerro Pintado Location in Venezuela
Highest point
Elevation	3,660 m (12,010 ft)
Prominence	2,181 m (7,156 ft)
Listing	Ultra
Geography
Location	Colombia / Venezuela border

Cerro Pintado is a tall and impressive mountain located in South America. It stands right on the border between two countries, Colombia and Venezuela. Imagine a giant natural landmark marking where one country ends and another begins!

How Tall is Cerro Pintado?

Cerro Pintado reaches a height of 3,660 metres (12,008 ft) above sea level. That's like stacking over 1,000 cars on top of each other! Its unique position means it's shared by both Colombia and Venezuela. This mountain is part of the amazing Andes mountain range, which stretches across many South American countries.

What Makes Cerro Pintado Special?

Cerro Pintado is known as an "Ultra" mountain. This special name is given to mountains that are very tall and also stand out a lot from the land around them. To be an "Ultra," a mountain needs to have a "prominence" of at least 1,500 meters (about 4,900 feet). Prominence means how much a mountain rises above the lowest point connecting it to a higher peak. Cerro Pintado's prominence is 2,181 meters, making it a true giant!

Where is Cerro Pintado Located?

This mighty mountain is found in the northern part of the Andes mountain range. It sits exactly on the international border between Colombia and Venezuela. This makes it an important geographical feature for both countries.