Tres Picachos
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Tres Picachos | |
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Elevation | 1,205 metres (3,952 feet) |
Location | Jayuya, Puerto Rico |
Range | Cordillera Central |
Coordinates | |
Easiest route | hike |
Translation | Three Peaks (Spanish) |
Tres Picachos is one of the highest peaks in Puerto Rico at 1,205 metres. It is located in the city of Jayuya in the central part of the island, and is part of the Cordillera Central.
The mountain has three joint peaks from which the name is derived. It is believed that Taíno indians thought the mountain to be sacred.