Sierra de Cayey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Sierra de Cayey |
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Cerro Las Tetas
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| Highest point | |
| Peak | Cerro La Santa |
| Elevation | 2,962 ft (903 m) |
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| Location | Puerto Rico |
| Parent range | Cordillera Central |
The Sierra de Cayey is a cool mountain range found on the main island of Puerto Rico. It's located in the southeastern part of the island. These mountains aren't super tall, reaching heights of about 1,000 meters (or 3,280 feet) at most.
Many important rivers in Puerto Rico start in the Sierra de Cayey. For example, the Grande de Loíza River, which is one of the biggest rivers on the island, begins here in the area of San Lorenzo. Another river, the La Plata River, flows through the beautiful Cayey Valley. The town of Cayey is also located in this valley, on the northern side of the mountains. Farmers in this area grow crops like tobacco and coffee.
Highest Peaks in Sierra de Cayey
The Sierra de Cayey has several notable peaks. Here are some of the tallest ones you can find in this mountain range:
- Cerro La Santa - 2,962 ft. (903 m)
- Cerro Lucero - 2,831 ft. (862 m)
- Cerro de la Tabla - 2,808 ft. (855 m)
- Cerro Honoré - 2,795 ft. (851 m)
- Cerro Avispa - 2,778 ft. (846 m)
- Cerro Las Tetas - 2,759 ft. (840 m)
- Monte El Gato - 2,673 ft. (814 m)
- Peña Domingo - 2,637 ft. (803 m)
- Peñon de los Soldados - 2,552 ft. (777 m)
- Cerro Planada - 2,480 ft. (755 m)
Other important mountains in the Sierra de Cayey include Cerro Gregorio, Cerro Las Piñas, the Sierra de Jájome, and Piedra de Degetau.
See also
In Spanish: Sierra de Cayey para niños
