Serranía de la Macarena
| Serranía de la Macarena | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,615 m (8,579 ft) |
| Coordinates | 2°19′55″N 73°53′12″W / 2.33194°N 73.88667°W |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 120 km (75 mi) north-south |
| Width | 30 km (19 mi) |
| Geography | |
Serranía de la Macarena | |
| Country | Colombia |
| PNN Serranía de la Macarena | |
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Interactive map of PNN Serranía de la Macarena | |
| Location | Meta Department, Colombia |
| Nearest city | La Macarena |
| Area | 6,200 km2 (2,400 sq mi) |
| Established | 1971 |
Serranía de la Macarena is an isolated mountain range located in the Meta Department, Colombia. It was named after the Virgin of Hope of Macarena. The mountains are separated by about 40 km (25 mi) at their northern extreme from the East Andes. The range is orientated from north to south and is 120 km (75 mi) in length and 30 km (19 mi) wide. The highest peak ("El Gobernador", the governor) reaches 2,615 m (8,579 ft) and is the highest point of the Orinoquía Region. The first national reserve in Colombia was established in the central part of the mountain range in accordance with a Congressional Law promulgated in 1948. The status of National Natural Park was designated in 1971 and the protected area encompasses 6,200 km2 (2,400 sq mi).