Cerro de la Silla
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Cerro de la Silla, 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 it covers an area of 60.5 square kilometres; (23 mi²). 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).
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 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.
There is a rather funny story on how it was formed. It says that someone a long time ago, while hiking, dropped a coin near the summit. Desperate, he dug out the saddle shape from el cerro trying to find it.
External links
- Cerro de la Silla information (Spanish)
- Mexico Desconocido (Spanish)