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The Colombian Massif (from the Spanish Macizo Colombiano), also known colloquially as Nudo de Almaguer, refers to a group of mountains within the Andes of south central Colombia. The massif is mainly within the area of the Cauca Department, Huila Department, and Nariño Departments. To the south is the Pasto Massif and to the north begins the Central and Eastern Andes.
This area is identified as the source of 70% of the Colombian Fresh water for human consumption and irrigation. It embodies the headwaters of the Magdalena River and (Caribbean slope), Caquetá and (Amazon basin) and the Patía River (Pacific slope).
The massif contains 362 high mountain bodies of water, 13 páramos and other rich in flora and fauna. From south to north are the páramos of Cutanga, Letero, Las Papas (Potatoes), Apio (Celery) and Buey (Ox) as well as high altitude valleys like the Valley of Potatoes (3000 m.a.s.l.) and Valley of Paletara (3000 m.a.s.l.). The Sotará and Puracé are the prominent volcanoes of the area, the latter being within the Puracé National Natural Park.
Very few people have traversed the mountains of this region because it is covered by rugged terrain and an impenetrable and cold páramo environment, both of which are natural guardians which preserve the water sources that provide water for half of Colombia before emptying into the sea.
in Cauca Department
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