Cerro Grande (La Serena)
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 Cerro Grande. In the foreground the city of La Serena, in the background the Andes. |
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| height | 550 m | |
| location | Coquimbo , Chile | |
| Mountains | Chilean coastal cordillera | |
| Coordinates | 29 ° 56 ′ 15 ″ S , 71 ° 13 ′ 29 ″ W | |
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The Cerro Grande rises directly behind the city of La Serena in the Chilean Región de Coquimbo . The mountain belongs to the Cordillera de La Costa and its silhouette dominates the city center. The side facing the coast rises steeply and the summit is only 4 kilometers behind the coastline. The summit offers views over La Serena Bay and the Andes Mountains.
Ascent
The summit can be reached via a simple road that begins on Avenida Quatro Esquinas. The summit can also be reached by motor vehicle via this route.
vegetation
Low bushes and cacti thrive around the summit. Lichen can generate precipitation from the frequent fog.
gallery
View of the bay of La Serena
Vegetation in the summit area
View over the Elquital towards the Andes main ridge
View to the center of La Serena
