Cerro de la Loma Larga facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cerro de la Loma Larga |
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Cerro de la Loma Larga in the foreground
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| Naming | |
| English translation | Long Hill Mountain |
| Language of name | Spanish |
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| Location | Nuevo León, Mexico |
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| Easiest route | Hike |
Cerro de la Loma Larga is a long hill in Nuevo León, Mexico. Its name means Long Hill Mountain in English. People often just call it Loma Larga. It is a lower part of the Sierra Madre Oriental mountain range, connected to Cerro de las Mitras. You can find it in the big city area of Monterrey.
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What is Loma Larga?
Loma Larga is a hill that stretches for about 10 kilometers (6 miles). It's like a natural border between the cities of Monterrey and San Pedro Garza García. For a long time, people saw it as the line dividing these two cities.
Connecting the Cities
To help people travel between Monterrey and San Pedro Garza García, a special project was completed in the early 2000s. This project was the Loma Larga Tunnel. It goes right under the mountain, making it much easier to get from one city to the other. Before the tunnel, a statue called Diana Cazadora marked the division on a busy road that crossed the hill.
Where is Loma Larga Located?
On its northern side, the Santa Catarina River flows alongside Loma Larga. On its southern side, you can see the tall peaks of the Sierra Madre Oriental mountains.
Life on the Hill
Even though it's a natural feature, many homes and businesses have been built on Loma Larga. It's a busy area. The famous Basílica de Guadalupe, a large church, is also located on this hill, along with other churches.
Broadcasting from Loma Larga
Loma Larga is also important for radio and TV. Some radio stations, like XHRL-FM and XET-AM, have their equipment on the mountain. This helps them send out their signals to people in the area. Other stations use a different mountain nearby called Cerro del Mirador.
Other Mountains Nearby
The Monterrey area has many other well-known mountains and hills. Some of these include:
- Cerro de la Silla
- Cerro de las Mitras
- The main Sierra Madre Oriental range
- Cerro de Chipinque, famous for its M-shape
- Cerro del Topo Chico
- Cerro del Obispado
- La Huasteca
See also
In Spanish: Cerro de la Loma Larga para niños
