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Los Tres Picachos

Coordinates: 18°12′53″N 66°32′29″W / 18.21472°N 66.54139°W / 18.21472; -66.54139
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Tres Picachos
Tres Picachos is located in Puerto Rico
Tres Picachos
Tres Picachos
Highest point
Elevation1,205 m (3,953 ft)
Coordinates18°12′53″N 66°32′29″W / 18.21472°N 66.54139°W / 18.21472; -66.54139
Naming
English translationThree Peaks
Language of nameSpanish
Geography
LocationCiales / Jayuya, Puerto Rico
Parent rangeCordillera Central
Climbing
Easiest routeHike

Tres Picachos (English: The Three Peaks) is one of the highest peaks in Puerto Rico at 1,205 meters (3,953 ft). It is located on the border between the municipalities of Ciales and Jayuya[1] in the central part of the island, and is part of the Cordillera Central.[2]

The mountain has three joint peaks from which the name is derived. It is believed that Taíno Indians thought the mountain to be sacred.

References

  1. ^ US Geological Survey
  2. ^ "Bosque Estatal Los Tres Picachos" (PDF). drna.pr.gov/. Estado Libre Asociado de Puerto Rico Departamento de Recursos Naturales y Ambientales. Retrieved 24 August 2020.