Apartaderos

Apartaderos is a small Andean town in Mérida State, . Located at an altitude of 3,505 metres, it is the highest town in Venezuela, surrounded by páramo vegetation, the town has tourism facilities such as restaurants, gift shops and small hotels.
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  • Type: Town
  • Description: human settlement in Venezuela
  • Also known as: Apartadero

Places of Interest

Highlights include Kettle Mucubají and Alto Portachuelo.

Lake
is a glacial lake located in Sierra Nevada National Park, in the State of . The lake is 3625–3655 metres above sea level. is situated 3 km east of Apartaderos.

Peak
is a peak, which is situated 3½ km west of Apartaderos.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Mucuchíes.

Town
is a town in the of , . It is at an altitude of 2,983 meters and has a cool climate, with an average temperature of 11 °C. The town was founded by Bartolomé Gil Naranjo in 1586. is situated 9 km southwest of Apartaderos.

Apartaderos

Latitude
8.80045° or 8° 48′ 2″ north
Longitude
-70.85562° or 70° 51′ 20″ west
Elevation
3,523 metres (11,558 feet)
Open location code
67WFR42V+5Q
Open­Street­Map ID
node 3817312035
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­town
Geo­Names ID
3649169
Wiki­data ID
Q2858134
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Spanish—“Apartaderos” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: Apartaderos
  • French: Apartaderos
  • Irish: Apartaderos
  • Japanese: アパルタデロス
  • Persian: آپارتادروس
  • Polish: Apartaderos
  • Portuguese: Apartaderos
  • Spanish: Apartaderos

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