Cerro Punta de Damas, Mountain summit in Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile.
Cerro Punta de Damas is a mountain summit east of Santiago that rises to about 3,149 meters within the Sierra de Ramón range. Its position makes it a recognizable landmark visible from the city, offering expansive views across the valley below.
The mountain has long served as a natural boundary separating different geographic regions, marked by the Mapocho River to the north and the Maipo River to the south. This geographic division influenced settlement patterns throughout the Santiago region.
The peak draws local mountaineers who regularly plan climbing expeditions using established routes across its slopes.
An ascent requires mountaineering equipment and careful planning, as weather conditions change rapidly at higher elevations. Start early in the day and allow adequate time for descent before darkness falls.
The slopes support native dry forest that creates a distinctive ecosystem adapted to the region's climate. This vegetation type is less common near urban centers, making the mountain ecologically significant.
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