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It covers an area of 60.5 square kilometres (23 mi). The mountain has four peaks: Pico Antena, Pico Norte, Pico Sur and Pico la Virgen; Pico Norte (North Peak) is the highest at 1,820 m (5,970 ft) while Pico la Virgen (Virgin's Peak) is the lowest at 1,750 m (5,740 ft).
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409:Cerro de la Silla information
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246:Cerro de las Mitras
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