- Location: Nariño, Colombia
- Mountain system: Andes
- Height of the summit: 4276 m
The natural beauty of Colombia is able not only to enchant, but also to tickle nerves. The mountain system of the Andes has prepared for the fans of active recreation many surprises. One of them is the active volcano Galeras.
The natural beauty of Colombia is able not only to enchant, but also to tickle nerves. The mountain system of the Andes has prepared for the fans of active recreation many surprises. One of them is the active volcano Galeras.
What is the peculiarity of the volcano?
In the department of Nariño, in the vicinity of the city of Pasto, there is a unique sight of Colombia . The volcano Galeras is part of the Andean mountain system and rises at 4276 m above sea level. It belongs to the category of stratovolcanoes , and is constantly in an active state.
The volcano Galeras is impressive not only for its height. The diameter of its crater is 320 m, while its depth is not less than 80 m. The diameter of the same volcano at the base is 20 km.
Rest with a taste of danger
Most of the information about the volcano is disturbing news about Galeras' eruption. And this is not at all groundless fears. Since the Spaniards came to the coast of Colombia, six large eruptions have been recorded. The last is from 2010.
Despite the frightening statistics, a lot of tourists are trying to conquer Galeras. Only an ascent to its summit is an adventure, so some guests of the country are limited to traveling to its foot. By the way, here is the same name nature protection zone with an area of 8600 hectares. The course to the volcano is open from the settlements of Pasto and Pasto-Konsak.
How to get to the Galeras volcano?
The main routes to the foot of the volcano start from Pasto, which can be reached with the help of buses, or by air to the airport of the town of Chachagüí. Directly to Galeras, you can drive a rented car or as part of an organized tour .