Protected Area · Mexico
Parque Nacional Cumbres de Monterrey
Parque Nacional Cumbres de Monterrey is a protected area in Mexico, covering 438,354 acres (177,396 ha), established in 2000.
Photo: Gildardo Sánchez via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Park facts
| Park type | Protected Area |
|---|---|
| Location | Mexico |
| Area | 438,354 acres (177,396 ha) |
| Established | 2000 |
| Coordinates | 25.2300° N, 100.1800° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Parque Nacional Cumbres de Monterrey
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.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Monterrey, Mexico |
|---|---|
| Getting there | near the city of Monterrey |
Airports near this park
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- Monterrey International Airport (MTY) · Monterrey, Mexico · 38.2 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Parque Nacional Cumbres de Monterrey?
Parque Nacional Cumbres de Monterrey is in Mexico (25.2300° N, 100.1800° W).
When was Parque Nacional Cumbres de Monterrey established?
Parque Nacional Cumbres de Monterrey was established in 2000, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Parque Nacional Cumbres de Monterrey?
Parque Nacional Cumbres de Monterrey covers 438,354 acres (177,396 ha).
How do I get to Parque Nacional Cumbres de Monterrey?
The nearest town is Monterrey, Mexico. near the city of Monterrey.
Sources
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4847102 — Wikidata (CC0) — name, country, coordinates, area, established year, highest point where stated.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cumbres_de_Monterrey_National_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).