Sierra Cayey
Mountain range in Puerto Rico / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Sierra Cayey (Spanish: Sierra de Cayey) is a mountain range in the main island of Puerto Rico. It is located in the southeast section of the island. Its elevations do not exceed 1000 m (3,280 ft.).[1]
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Sierra de Cayey | |
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Highest point | |
Peak | Cerro La Santa |
Elevation | 2,962 ft (903 m) |
Geography | |
Location | Puerto Rico |
Parent range | Cordillera Central |
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The Grande de Loíza, which is one of the most important rivers in Puerto Rico, has its sources in this range within the municipality of San Lorenzo. The La Plata River flows through the Cayey Valley where the town of Cayey is located on the northern slope of the range. There are tobacco and coffee crops in the area.[2]