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{{short description|Mountain in Nuevo Leon, Mexico}}
{{Infobox mountain
{{Infobox mountain
| name = Cerro de la Silla
| name = Cerro de la Silla
| photo = Cerro de la Silla.jpg
| photo = Cerro de la Silla.jpg
| photo_caption = Cerro de la Silla in 2004
| photo_caption = Cerro de la Silla in 2004
| elevation_m = 1,820
| elevation_m = 1,820
| elevation_ref =
| elevation_ref =
| prominence =
| prominence = 1.200 meters
| translation = Saddle Hill
| translation = Saddle Hill
| language = [[Spanish language|Spanish]]
| language = [[Spanish language|Spanish]]
| pronunciation = {{IPA-es|ˈsero ˌðelaˈsiʝa}}
| pronunciation = {{IPA-es|ˈsero ˌðelaˈsiʝa}}
| location = [[Guadalupe, Nuevo León|Guadalupe]] and [[Monterrey]], [[Nuevo León]], [[Mexico]]
| location = [[Guadalupe, Nuevo León|Guadalupe]] and [[Monterrey]], [[Nuevo León]], [[Mexico]]
| coordinates = {{coord|25|37|23|N|100|14|34|W|type:mountain|display=inline,title}}
| coordinates = {{coord|25|37|23|N|100|14|34|W|type:mountain|display=inline,title}}
| topo =
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| first_ascent =
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| easiest_route = Hike
| easiest_route = Hiking
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The '''Cerro de la Silla''' is a mountain and [[natural monument]] located within the [[Monterrey Metropolitan area|metropolitan area]] of the city of [[Monterrey]], [[Nuevo León]], in northeastern [[Mexico]]. Named for its distinctive saddle-shaped profile when viewed from the west, it is a well-known symbol of the city of Monterrey, despite being located in the adjacent municipality of [[Guadalupe, Nuevo León|Guadalupe]].
The '''Cerro de la Silla''' is a mountain and [[natural monument]] located within the [[Monterrey Metropolitan area|metropolitan area]] of the city of [[Monterrey]], [[Nuevo León]], in northeastern [[Mexico]]. Named for its distinctive saddle-shaped profile when viewed from the west, it is a well-known symbol of the city of Monterrey, despite being located in the adjacent municipality of [[Guadalupe, Nuevo León|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 (North Peak) is the highest at 1820 m (5970 ft) while Pico la Virgen (Virgin's Peak) is the lowest at 1750 m (5740 ft).
It covers an area of 60.5&nbsp;square kilometres (23&nbsp;mi<sup>2</sup>). The mountain has four peaks: Pico Antena, Pico Norte, Pico Sur and Pico la Virgen; Pico Norte (North Peak) is the highest at {{convert|1820|m|ft|abbr=on}} while Pico la Virgen (Virgin's Peak) is the lowest at {{convert|1750|m|ft|abbr=on}}.


Set aside as a natural monument by the Mexican government in 1991, the mountain, or ''hill'', as mountains are often referred to in Mexico, is a popular recreational area and is often climbed by [[hiking|hikers]] who take a 5.3&nbsp;km (3.3&nbsp;mi) trail to reach the top. The ascent is considered to be fairly difficult, taking approximately 3&nbsp;hours to complete. A panoramic view of the city of Monterrey can be seen from the top.
Set aside as a natural monument by the Mexican government in 1991, the mountain, or ''hill'', as mountains are often referred to in Mexico, is a popular recreational area and is often climbed by [[hiking|hikers]] who take a {{convert|5.3|km|mi|abbr=on}} trail to reach the top. The ascent is considered to be fairly difficult, taking approximately 3&nbsp;hours to complete. A panoramic view of the city of Monterrey can be seen from the top.


In the second half of the 20th century, an [[aerial tramway]] (Teleférico en Monterrey) was built on the north side of the mountain to give a fastest access to the iconic mountain for the population.<ref>https://marcos.kirsch.mx/2011/09/20/the-tragic-cerro-de-la-silla-aerial-tramway/</ref> The day of its inauguration on June 2, 1961 was also the day of its closure, as a tragic accident took the lives of five people, including the engineer Jesús Fernández, its designer. Only the upper station remains of the tramway. Several plans have been announced to rebuild another tramway with no results.{{Citation needed|date=March 2007}}
In the second half of the 20th century, an [[aerial tramway]] (Teleférico en Monterrey) was built on the north side of the mountain to give a fastest access to the iconic mountain for the population.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://marcos.kirsch.mx/2011/09/20/the-tragic-cerro-de-la-silla-aerial-tramway/|title = The tragic Cerro de la Silla aerial tramway|date = 21 September 2011}}</ref> The day of its inauguration on June 2, 1961, was also the day of its closure, as a tragic accident took the lives of five people, including the engineer Jesús Fernández, its designer. Only the upper station remains of the tramway. Several plans have been announced to rebuild another tramway with no results.{{Citation needed|date=March 2007}}


Some other known mountains or elevations of the zone are: [[Cerro de las Mitras]], the [[Sierra Madre Oriental]] with the [[Cerro de Chipinque]] &mdash;the M-shaped figure visible from various parts of the city&mdash;, the [[Cerro del Topo Chico]], [[Cerro del Obispado]], [[Cerro de la Loma Larga]] and [[La Huasteca Climbing Area|La Huasteca]].
Some other known mountains or elevations of the zone are: [[Cerro de las Mitras]], the [[Sierra Madre Oriental]] with the [[Cerro de Chipinque]] &mdash;the M-shaped figure visible from various parts of the city&mdash;, the [[Cerro del Topo Chico]], [[Cerro del Obispado]], [[Cerro de la Loma Larga]] and [[La Huasteca Climbing Area|La Huasteca]].



==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:Cerro de la Silla y Obispado.jpg|Cerro de la Silla as seen from [[Cerro del Obispado]]
File:Cerro de la Silla y Obispado.jpg|Cerro de la Silla as seen from [[Cerro del Obispado]]
File:Monterrey entre el Obispado y el Cerro de la Silla 1904.jpg|[[Palacio del Obispado]] and Cerro de la Silla, 1904
File:Monterrey entre el Obispado y el Cerro de la Silla 1904.jpg|[[Palacio del Obispado]] and Cerro de la Silla, 1904
File:Nubes sobre el Cerro de la Silla.jpg|Clouds over Cerro de la Silla.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons category}}
{{Commonscat}}
*[https://www.webcitation.org/query?url=http://www.geocities.com/fer_tellez/cerro_s.html&date=2009-10-25+22:07:01 Cerro de la Silla information] (Spanish)
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20011109122754/http://www.geocities.com/fer_tellez/cerro_s.html Cerro de la Silla information] (Spanish)
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20040824222458/http://www.mexicodesconocido.com.mx/espanol/naturaleza/bellezas_naturales/detalle.cfm?idpag=1446&idsec=6&idsub=0 Mexico Desconocido] (Spanish)
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20040824222458/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]]
[[Category:Rock formations of Mexico]]
[[Category:Rock formations of Mexico]]
[[Category:North American 5000 m summits]]
[[Category:Protected areas of the Sierra Madre Oriental]]

Latest revision as of 05:12, 5 May 2023

Cerro de la Silla
Cerro de la Silla in 2004
Highest point
Elevation1,820 m (5,970 ft)
Prominence1.200 meters
Coordinates25°37′23″N 100°14′34″W / 25.62306°N 100.24278°W / 25.62306; -100.24278
Naming
English translationSaddle Hill
Language of nameSpanish
PronunciationSpanish pronunciation: [ˈsero ˌðelaˈsiʝa]
Geography
LocationGuadalupe and Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
Climbing
Easiest routeHiking

The Cerro de la Silla is a mountain and natural monument located within the metropolitan area of the city of Monterrey, Nuevo León, in northeastern Mexico. Named for its distinctive saddle-shaped profile when viewed from the west, it is a well-known symbol of the city of Monterrey, despite being located in the adjacent municipality of 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 (North Peak) is the highest at 1,820 m (5,970 ft) while Pico la Virgen (Virgin's Peak) is the lowest at 1,750 m (5,740 ft).

Set aside as a natural monument by the Mexican government in 1991, the mountain, or hill, as mountains are often referred to in Mexico, is a popular recreational area and is often climbed by hikers who take a 5.3 km (3.3 mi) trail to reach the top. The ascent is considered to be fairly difficult, taking approximately 3 hours to complete. A panoramic view of the city of Monterrey can be seen from the top.

In the second half of the 20th century, an aerial tramway (Teleférico en Monterrey) was built on the north side of the mountain to give a fastest access to the iconic mountain for the population.[1] The day of its inauguration on June 2, 1961, was also the day of its closure, as a tragic accident took the lives of five people, including the engineer Jesús Fernández, its designer. Only the upper station remains of the tramway. Several plans have been announced to rebuild another tramway with no results.[citation needed]

Some other known mountains or elevations of the zone are: Cerro de las Mitras, the Sierra Madre Oriental with the Cerro de Chipinque —the M-shaped figure visible from various parts of the city—, the Cerro del Topo Chico, Cerro del Obispado, Cerro de la Loma Larga and La Huasteca.


Gallery[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "The tragic Cerro de la Silla aerial tramway". 21 September 2011.

External links[edit]

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