Cerro del Chiquihuite, Mountain in Sierra de Guadalupe range, Mexico.
Cerro del Chiquihuite is a mountain in State of Mexico that reaches a height of 2,730 meters (8,960 feet) and displays pinkish and violet andesite rock formations across its slopes. The summit holds numerous transmission towers for radio and television stations, connected by a road network from both sides.
During the 15th century, this formation stood near Lake Texcoco and served as a quarry for construction materials used in the Templo Mayor. The Aztecs extracted volcanic rock from these slopes for various building projects in their capital Tenochtitlan.
The mountain shelters several water springs, including El Pocito, which still provide drinking water to nearby communities in both the capital and the state. Local residents have relied on these natural sources for generations, making them central to daily life in the surrounding areas.
Access to the summit follows paved roads from both sides, though entry may be restricted around the transmission towers. Hikers can explore the lower slopes on open trails, while the peak zone often remains closed to visitors.
In 2002, the summit became the site of an incident called Chiquihuitazo when armed guards took control of the television transmission facilities. The event attracted national attention and sparked widespread debate about media security and infrastructure protection in the country.
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