Sierra de los Órganos
| Sierra de los Órganos | |
|---|---|
 View of the mogotes of Viñales Valley | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 617 m (2,024 ft) |
| Coordinates | 22°37′0″N 83°43′0″W / 22.61667°N 83.71667°W / 22.61667; -83.71667 |
| Geography | |
  Sierra de los Órganos Location of Sierra de los Órganos in Cuba | |
| Country | Cuba |
| Province | Pinar del Río |
| Range coordinates | 22°37′0″N 83°43′0″W / 22.61667°N 83.71667°W / 22.61667; -83.71667 |
Sierra de los Órganos (pronounced [ˈsjera ðe los ˈoɾɣanos]) is a mountain range in the province of Pinar del Río, western Cuba.[1] Along with the Sierra del Rosario, it is part of the Guaniguanico mountain range.
Geography
The Sierra is the western part of Guaniguanico and spans from Guane to the San Diego River, in the municipality of Los Palacios.[citation needed] The other municipalities including the range are Mantua, San Juan y Martínez, Minas de Matahambre, Viñales, Pinar del Río, Consolación del Sur and La Palma.[2][3]
Landmarks
In the middle of the Sierra de los Órganos is located the Viñales Valley,[4] a natural reserve and World Heritage Site. In the east it is the protected area of Mil Cumbres, located almost entirely in the Sierra del Rosario.[citation needed]
See also
References
- ^ Info on hicuba.com
- ^ 4774782 Sierra de los Órganos (northwest) on OpenStreetMap
- ^ 1620846 Sierra de los Órganos (southeast) on OpenStreetMap
- ^ "Viñales National Park on the Guaniguanico Mountain Range" (Cuba Naturaleza website)
External links
- Sierra de los Órganos at Encyclopædia Britannica
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