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Sierra Carapé
A rocky summit in this range of hills.
Highest point
PeakCerro Catedral (Cathedral Hill)
Elevation513.66 m (1,685.2 ft)
Coordinates34°22′55.9″S 54°40′27.7″W / 34.382194°S 54.674361°W / -34.382194; -54.674361
Geography
Sierra Carapé is located in UruguaySierra CarapéSierra Carapé
CountryUruguay
Range coordinates34°20′S 54°39′W / 34.333°S 54.650°W / -34.333; -54.650
Parent rangeCuchilla Grande
Geology
Rock agePrecambrian
Rock type(s)Granite, gneiss

Sierra Carapé or Sierra de Carapé is a hill range located in Maldonado Department, in southern Uruguay. The range crosses the Maldonado Department from west to east and enters the Rocha Department.

Local demarcation

It constitutes the border between the departments of Lavalleja and Maldonado, in south-eastern Uruguay. This hill range constitutes part of a larger range named Cuchilla Grande.

Highest point in Uruguay

This range has the highest point of the country, the Cerro Catedral, with 513.66 metres (1,685.24 feet) of altitude.

See also

External links

Maldonado Department of Uruguay
Capital: Maldonado
Municipalities Maldonado Department of Uruguay
Towns and
villages
Sights


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