Cerro San Javier

Mountain in Argentina Cerro San Javier San Javier Hill is a geographical feature, located in the province of Tucumán, Argentina. Geography It is about 24 km (15 mi) from the provincial capital, San Miguel de Tucumán. The road to the hill has more than 100 curves and at is bordered by tropical vegetation typical to the region. The mountain range occupies more than 19,000 hectares (47,000 acres). The summit of Taficillo to the north has a maximum altitude of about 1,876 m (6,155 ft). The dominant vegetation includes cloud forests, jungles, and mountain forests or yungas that host summer villages closest to the city: Villa Nougués, El Siambón, Raco, and San Javier. Amenities Sporting activities include paragliding, trekking, horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking, etc. It offers a beautiful view: towards the west, the capital and its surrounding plain, and on the other side, the green mesas that have the Calchaquíes summits as a background. The summer village of San Javier is on the ridge of the mountain range, near Yerba Buena, at an altitude of 1,200 m (3,900 ft). El Cristo Bendicente, is a sculpture that stands 28 m (92 ft) high and weighs 135.8 tons, made by the artist fro