Record SL-775478 · Wikidata Q213704
Pico Bolívar
No list classifications
Elevation
4,978
m
16,333 ft
Prominence
3,957 m
Isolation
261.7 km
Coordinates
8.5411° N,
71.0483° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaPico Bolívar is the highest mountain in Venezuela, at 4,978 metres (16,332 ft). Located in Mérida State. It can be reached only by walking; the Mérida cable car, which was the highest and longest cable car in the world when it was built, only reaches Pico Espejo. From there it is possible to climb to Pico Bolívar. The peak is named after the Venezuelan independence hero Simón Bolívar. The Pico Bolívar is located on the mountain previously called La Columna, next to El León (4,743 m) and El Toro (4,695 m). The new name was suggested by Tulio Febres Cordero in 1925. It was officially renamed on December 30, 1934.
First ascent
Date
1935
Enrique Bourgoin, H. Márquez Molina and Domingo Peña
Source · wikipedia
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pico Espejo | 4,880 m | SW 208° | 1.2 km |
| Pico La Concha | 4,922 m | NE 57° | 2.9 km |
| Pico Bonpland | 4,873 m | E 88° | 4.8 km |
| Pico El Toro | 4,727 m | W 254° | 4.9 km |