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Serranía de las Minas
Serranía de las Minas is located in ColombiaSerranía de las MinasSerranía de las Minas
Highest point
Elevation2,700 m (8,900 ft)
Coordinates2°09′36″N 76°10′055″W / 2.16000°N 76.18194°W / 2.16000; -76.18194
Dimensions
Area156 km (60 sq mi)
Geography
Country Colombia
RegionHuila

The Serranía de las Minas is a mountainous region in the Central Andes near Puracé National Natural Park in the Department of Huila of Colombia. This area gives rise to the waters of the Magdalena River. It is a proposed Flora and Fauna Sanctuary for the existence of primary montane forest and habitat for many important species of amphibians, mammals, and birds.

Geography

The mountains are located within the municipalities of Tarqui, La Plata, La Argentina, El Pital, and Oporapa and encompasses an area of approximately 156 square kilometres (60 sq mi). The highest mountain peaks reach up to 2,700 metres (8,900 ft).

References

  1. "BirdLife International - Serranía de las Minas".
  2. "Bosques andinos y subandinos de la Serranía de las Minas" (PDF).
Mountain ranges of Colombia
Colombian Andes
Western Ranges
Central Ranges
Eastern Ranges
Main Andes
Isolated ranges
Protected areas of Colombia
National Natural Parks
Flora and Fauna Sanctuaries
National Natural Reserves
Unique Natural Area
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