The mountains of the Sierra Nevada de Merida shape the northern foothills of the Andes, in the extreme northwest.
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Its mountains, dotted with villages where people still live traditionally offer sports tours with breathtaking views of snowcapped peaks which are able to delight the most discerning traveler.
The charming city of Merida, built in the shelter of the mountains, just 12 miles from Pico Bolivar (the highest in the country), is one of the popular tourist destinations in Venezuela.