Los Tres Picachos
Mountain in Puerto Rico / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Los Picachos.
Tres Picachos (Spanish for Three Little Peaks) is one of the highest peaks in Puerto Rico at 968 meters (3,176 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][3]
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Tres Picachos | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 968 m (3,176 ft) |
Coordinates | 18°12′53″N 66°32′29″W |
Naming | |
English translation | Three Peaks |
Language of name | Spanish |
Geography | |
Parent range | Cordillera Central |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | Hike |
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The mountain has three joint peaks from which the name is derived. It is believed that Taíno Indians thought the mountain to be sacred.