Pico Piedras Blancas
| Pico Piedras Blancas | |
|---|---|
Pico Piedras Blancas (Right) and Pico Mucumamó (left) seen from Alto de Mifafí | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 4,737 m (15,541 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,158 m (3,799 ft) |
| Coordinates | 8°51′N 71°57′W / 8.850°N 71.950°W |
| Geography | |
| Location | Mérida, Mérida, Venezuela |
| Parent range | Sierra de la Culata, Andes |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | Unknown, however |
| Easiest route | Walk, easy climb PD |
The Pico Piedras Blancas (also known as Misamán), at 4,737 metres (15,541 ft), is the highest mountain of the Sierra de la Culata range in the Mérida State, and the fifth-highest mountain in Venezuela. Its name, meaning "White Stones", is of uncertain origin, since the massif is predominantly grey in color. Pico Piedras Blancas lacks glaciers; however, seasonal snowfalls may briefly cover its flanks. From its summit and under clear conditions, Lake Maracaibo can be seen. One of the accesses to reach the base of the mountain, is through the Mifafí Condor Reserve, which hosts some specimens of this andean bird.