Record SL-828944 · Wikidata Q5065001
La "M"
Chipinque
No list classifications
Elevation
2,000
m
6,562 ft
Prominence
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Isolation
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Coordinates
25.6065° N,
100.3708° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaThe Cerro de Chipinque is a mountain in the San Pedro Garza García, Monterrey and Santa Catarina municipalities; state of Nuevo León, Mexico. The mountain is part of the Sierra Madre Oriental range and the Cumbres de Monterrey National Park. The summit reaches 2,229 meters above sea level. The mountain is a symbol for the Monterrey metropolitan area. The mountain is surrounded by Santa Catarina valley, San Pedro valley, mount El Mirador, la Silla river, Ballesteros Canyon and La Huasteca canyon. The “Parque ecológico Chipinque” is on the north slope of the mountain. The mountain's name is believed to have originated from the Nahuatl word "chichipinqui" meaning small rain or from the name of an indigenous chief.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Ventana | 1,910 m | SE 125° | 1.4 km |
| Copete del Águila | 2,220 m | SE 125° | 3.2 km |
| El Pinal | 1,500 m | E 94° | 4.0 km |
| Cerro Los Arcos | 1,521 m | W 250° | 4.1 km |
| Pico Lobos | 1,300 m | E 82° | 4.2 km |