Pico Simón Bolívar facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pico Simón Bolívar |
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 Pico Simón Bolívar
Location in Colombia
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 5,775 m (18,947 ft) |
| Prominence | 206 m (676 ft) Ranked 5th |
| Listing | Country high point Ultra |
| Geography | |
| Location | Magdalena Department, Colombia |
| Parent range | Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1939 by Wood, Bakerwell and Praolini |
| Easiest route | moderate snow/ice climb, Alpine AD |
Pico Simón Bolívar is an amazing mountain in Colombia. It stands tall at about 5,775 meters (18,947 feet) high. This makes it one of the highest points in the country!
Right next to it is another very high mountain called Pico Cristóbal Colón. These two peaks are almost the same height. Sometimes, one is a tiny bit taller than the other, but they are both super impressive. They are so tall that they always have a cap of snow and ice on their tops, even in sunny Colombia!
Pico Simón Bolívar is part of a special mountain range called the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. This range is unique because it's a coastal mountain range, meaning it's close to the sea. The mountain is named after Simón Bolívar, a very important leader in South American history.
Exploring Pico Simón Bolívar
Pico Simón Bolívar is a challenging mountain to climb. It's covered in snow and ice, which makes it a tough adventure for climbers.
First Climbers to Reach the Top
The very first time people successfully climbed Pico Simón Bolívar was in 1939. A team of three brave climbers, W. Wood, A. Bakerwell, and E. Praolini, made it to the summit. It was a big achievement for them!
See also
In Spanish: Pico Simón Bolívar para niños
- List of mountains by elevation
- List of Ultras of South America
