THE LARGEST
PARAMO IN THE WORLD
Located in the heart of Colombia, the Sumapaz Paramo extends from Bogotá D.C to the departments of Huila and Meta, making the Cruz Verde-Sumapaz complex the largest paramo in the world, with an area of approximately 3150km².
Moreover, it is one of the regions that captures the most freshwater in the world, being of vital importance in the hydrological cycle of the eastern Andes mountain range, providing water to more than 2 million people in the capital and other ecosystems. Additionally, it is home to hundreds of species of flora and fauna, with a biodiversity of 897 plant species and 260 mammal species.