Cumbres de Monterrey National Park
The Cumbres de Monterrey (Spanish: Parque Nacional Cumbres de Monterrey, ['kumbɾes ðe monte'rej] ⓘ; English: "Summits of Monterrey") is a national park of Mexico located in the northern portion of the Sierra Madre Oriental in the states of Nuevo León and Coahuila, near the city of Monterrey. The park protects more than 1,770 square kilometres (680 sq mi) of rugged terrain boasting deep canyons, rivers, waterfalls, and scenic mountain peaks, including the Cerro de la Silla ("Saddle Mountain"), part of Monterrey's famous skyline.
| Cumbres de Monterrey National Park | |
|---|---|
| Parque Nacional Cumbres de Monterrey | |
IUCN category II (national park) | |
El Cerro de la Silla is the most famous part of the national park | |
| Location | Nuevo León and Coahuila, Mexico |
| Nearest city | Monterrey, Nuevo León |
| Coordinates | 25.44156°N 100.30489°W |
| Area | 177,395.95 hectares (438,354.9 acres) |
| Established | November 24, 1939 |
| Administrator | National Commission of Natural Protected Areas |
The park was created in 1939 under president Lázaro Cárdenas to protect the native flora and fauna against the spreading urbanization of the city of Monterrey. The cool pine-oak forests with winding trails through the mountains make this park a popular escape from the nearby metropolis.