Sierra Carapé Explained

Sierra Carapé
Photo Size:280
Country:Uruguay
Parent:Cuchilla Grande
Geology:Granite, gneiss
Period:Precambrian
Highest:Cerro Catedral (Cathedral Hill)
Elevation M:513.66
Coordinates:-34.3822°N -54.6744°W
Range Coordinates:-34.3333°N -93°W
Map:Uruguay
Map Size:270

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.

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