GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Cordillera Central · Colombia
Colombia’s Cordillera Central rises between the Cauca and Magdalena valleys. High volcanic peaks and steep catchments distinguish this central Andean branch.
Fast Facts
- The Cauca valley is to its west and the Magdalena valley to its east.
- Nevado del Ruiz is an important volcanic peak within the range.
- Short steep tributaries connect upland rainfall and volcanic terrain with major valley rivers.
Connected lessons
- Cordillera Central · ColombiaMap, explanation and practice
- Read Colombia through two river valleysGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- Cordillera Oriental · ColombiaRelated places
- Cordillera Occidental · ColombiaRelated places
- Magdalena RiverRelated places
- Nazca PlateRelated places