An unforgettable road to Nevado del Tolima

Nevado del Tolima is a stratovolcano located in Tolima Department, Colombia. A gravel road, south of the peak, tops out at 2,585m (8,480ft) above sea level.

Nevado del Tolima

Where is Nevado del Tolima?

The volcano is located north of Ibagué, in the west-central part of the country, within the Parque Nacional Natural Los Nevados.

Is the road to El Silencio–Nevado del Tolima parking lot unpaved?

The road to the volcano is totally unpaved but navigable by most passenger vehicles in dry conditions. It’s called Vía al Nevado del Tolima. The route is very steep and narrow. The road ends at a parking lot, known as El Silencio, at 2,585m (8,480ft) above sea level, on the way to Nevado del Tolima.

How long is the road to El Silencio–Nevado del Tolima parking lot?

Starting from Ibagué, the road to approach the Nevado del Tolima, one of the most beautiful volcanoes in Colombia, is 27.1 km (16.83 miles) long.

 

 

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