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| Translation = Saddle Hill | Language = [[Spanish language|Spanish]] |
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'''Cerro de la Silla''' ([[English language|English]]: ''Saddle Hill''), named for its distinctive [[saddle]]-shaped profile when viewed from the west, is a famous symbol of the landscape of the state of [[Nuevo León]], [[Mexico]]. Located in the cities of [[Monterrey]] and [[Guadalupe, Nuevo León|Guadalupe]], it covers an area of 60.5 square kilometres (23 [[mile|mi]]²). The mountain has four peaks: Pico Antena, Pico Norte, Pico Sur and Pico la Virgen; Pico Norte is the highest at 1820 m (5970 ft) while Pico la Virgen is the lowest at 1750 m (5740 ft). |
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Set aside as a Natural Monument by the government of Mexico in [[1991]], the hill is a popular recreational area and is often climbed by [[hiking|hikers]] who take a 2.5 km (1.6 mi) trail to reach the top. The ascent is considered fairly difficult, requiring approximately 3 hours to complete. A panoramic view of the city of Monterrey can be seen from the top. |
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==External links== |
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*[http://www.geocities.com/fer_tellez/cerro_s.html Cerro de la Silla information] (Spanish) |
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*[http://www.mexicodesconocido.com.mx/espanol/naturaleza/bellezas_naturales/detalle.cfm?idpag=1446&idsec=6&idsub=0 Mexico Desconocido] (Spanish) |
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[[Category:Mountains of Mexico|Silla]] |
[[Category:Mountains of Mexico|Silla]] |
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