La Tierra del Olvido

 The "Three Ranges" region covers a broad expanse of Colombian territory, incorporating the three Andes mountain ranges that traverse Colombia. This area is where most Colombian coffee is produced, growing at elevations between 1,400 and 2,200 meters above sea level. Therefore, discussing this coffee involves a blend of regions, each with its unique characteristics. The mountain ranges are crucial in defining Colombia's geography, affecting its relief, hydrography, and climate.  

The Eastern Cordillera stretches 1,200 km from the Sierra de Perijá in La Guajira to the Nudo de Almaguer in the Colombian Massif, which spans the departments of Cauca, Huila, and Nariño. Its highest peaks include the Sierra Nevada del Cocuy (5,330 meters), the Páramo de Sumapaz (3,820 meters), the Páramo de Pisba (3,800 meters), the Sierra de Perijá (3,750 meters), and the Páramo de Choachí (2,980 meters). 

The Central Cordillera, extending 1,000 km, is the highest range with peaks over 5,700 meters. It stretches from the Serranía de San Lucas in Bolívar to the Nudo de Almaguer in Cauca. Its highest peaks are Nevado del Huila (5,750 meters), Nevado del Ruiz (5,321 meters), Nevado del Tolima (5,216 meters), Nevado de Santa Isabel (5,150 meters), and Nevado del Cisne (4,800 meters). 

The Western Cordillera spans about 1,200 km, running through northern Colombia from the Nudo de los Pastos in Nariño to the Nudo de Paramillo in Córdoba. Its tallest mountains include the Cumbal Volcano (4,764 meters), Chile Volcano (4,748 meters), Azufral Volcano (4,070 meters), Farallones de Cali (4,280 meters), Tatamá Hill (4,200 meters), Paramillo del Sinú (3,960 meters), and Munchique Hill (3,012 meters). 

Colombia's terrain is extremely diverse and complex, characterized by several mountain ranges running from south to north. These ranges play a crucial role in shaping the country's landscape, influencing its climate, hydrography, and biodiversity.