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Pico Bolívar is the highest mountain in Venezuela, rising to 4,978 metres (16,332 feet) within Sierra Nevada National Park in the state of Mérida. It forms part of the Cordillera de Mérida, a northeastern branch of the Andes, and is named for Simón Bolívar, the leader of South American independence. Its summit retains small glaciers that have receded markedly in recent decades. The mountain is approached from the city of Mérida via the Mérida cable car, which reaches Pico Espejo at 4,765 metres near the upper slopes of Pico Bolívar.
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How high is Pico Bolívar?
Pico Bolívar rises to 4,978 metres, or 16,332 feet, making it Venezuela's highest mountain. It stands in Sierra Nevada National Park near Mérida.
Where is Pico Bolívar located?
Pico Bolívar is in Mérida State, within the Cordillera de Mérida, a northeastern branch of the Andes. The mountain is part of Sierra Nevada National Park.
Who is Pico Bolívar named after?
The mountain is named for Simón Bolívar, the South American independence leader. Its official name connects Venezuela's highest peak with one of the central political figures in the country's history.
Can a cable car take you to the summit of Pico Bolívar?
The Mérida cable car reaches Pico Espejo, not the summit of Pico Bolívar. Reaching the 4,978-metre summit therefore requires an alpine climbing approach and acclimatization.
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