How tall is Cerro de la Silla?
Cerro de la Silla has four peaks. The highest is Pico Norte at 1,820 metres, and the lowest is Pico la Virgen at 1,750 metres.
Questions about Cerro de la Silla
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Where is Cerro de la Silla located?
Cerro de la Silla is located in the state of Nuevo León, Mexico, within the municipalities of Juárez (55.15%), Guadalupe (31.62%), and Monterrey (13.23%). It is part of the foothills system of the Sierra Madre Oriental.
When was Cerro de la Silla declared a natural monument?
The Mexican government declared Cerro de la Silla a natural monument in 1991.
What happened to the Cerro de la Silla tramway?
The Teleférico en Monterrey, an aerial tramway on the north side of the mountain, was inaugurated on the 2nd of June 1961. A tragic accident on its opening day killed five people, including designer Jesús Fernández, and the tramway was closed the same day it opened. Only the upper station remains.
How hard is it to hike Cerro de la Silla?
The hike to the summit of Cerro de la Silla is considered fairly difficult. The trail is 5.3 kilometres long and takes approximately three hours to complete.
How many peaks does Cerro de la Silla have?
Cerro de la Silla has four peaks: Pico Antena, Pico Norte, Pico Sur, and Pico la Virgen.