Cerro Kennedy (Cuchilla de San Lorenzo)
Cerro Kennedy
A viewpoint peak at about 2,700 meters, where at sunrise you can see both the Caribbean Sea and the snowy peaks of the Sierra Nevada. Reached by 4WD from Minca.
Cerro Kennedy sits on the San Lorenzo ridge and is a viewpoint on the northwest side of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. On clear early mornings, you can see to the east the snow-capped summits of Cristóbal Colón Peak and Simón Bolívar Peak, Colombia's highest mountains at over 5,700 meters, while to the west lie Santa Marta and the Caribbean Sea. Along the way, the El Dorado Reserve is a birdwatching hotspot where you may spot birds endemic to the Santa Marta region. A popular outing is to take a 4WD from Minca before dawn to watch the sunrise. The roads are rough and it is cold at the summit, so bring warm clothes. Some areas are military zones or protected reserves, so you must follow a local guide.
Opening hours
Early morning (sunrise tours depart approx. 03:00–04:00)
Nearby sights
- Pozo Azul
- Marinka Waterfalls
- Minca
- Ciudad Perdida (Teyuna)
- Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino
- Tayrona National Natural Park
- Mundo Marino Aquarium
- El Rodadero