Cerro Morales is the highest peak in the municipality of
Utuado
Utuado () is a town and municipality of Puerto Rico located in the central mountainous region of the island known as the '' Cordillera Central''. It is located north of Adjuntas and Ponce; south of Hatillo and Arecibo; east of Lares; and west ...
, raising to 3,214 feet (980 m) above sea level. The mountain is shared by the municipalities of
Utuado
Utuado () is a town and municipality of Puerto Rico located in the central mountainous region of the island known as the '' Cordillera Central''. It is located north of Adjuntas and Ponce; south of Hatillo and Arecibo; east of Lares; and west ...
, in the barrio of
Tetuán, and
Jayuya
Jayuya () is a town and municipality of Puerto Rico located in the mountainous center region of the island, north of Ponce; east of Utuado; and west of Ciales. Jayuya is spread over 10 barrios and Jayuya Pueblo (the downtown and administra ...
, in the barrio of
Jayuya Abajo.
The mountain is considered a geographical landmark as it can be observed from many places in Utuado.
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Mountains of Puerto Rico
Geography of Puerto Rico
Utuado, Puerto Rico
Jayuya, Puerto Rico