Nevado del Tolima is one of the most beautiful volcanoes in Colombia. It is very symmetrical and reminds me of Cotopaxli or some of the other Ecuador volcanoes, isn't as glacieted as the highest ones in Colombia. It is also much less popular of a climb than the Ecuador volcanoes.
The last major eruption of the volcano took place around 3600 years ago.
One thing that makes the climb of Nevado del Tolima so beautiful and facinating is that the main routs to the peak start at a low elevation and in the jungles before climbing up to glaciers. The peak is located in the Parque Nacional Natural Los Nevados and due to the diversity is probably one of the most scenic climb that I have done. It is also the second highest peak in the National Park, after El Nevado del Ruiz. Parque Nacional Natural Los Nevados boasts high mountain and beautiful scenery. There are many high altitude lakes, deep gorges, rainforest, glaciers, hot springs, and many waterfalls.
Colombia has gotten much safer in recent years and now is probably one of the safer countries in South America. The mountain of Colombia are well worth visiting.
Las Latas - This is the recommended route up Nevado Tolima from Las Latas and is the route I climbed. La Caneleta has become very dangerous since the glacier has receded.
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