Peña de Bernal, Monolithic summit in San Sebastian Bernal, Mexico.
The Bernal boulder stands at 1,421 meters high, making it the third largest monolith on Earth after Mount Augustus and Uluru in Australia.
The formation emerged during the Jurassic period through volcanic activity, solidifying into a massive structure of pink tuff and rhyolite over millions of years.
Mexican indigenous groups consider this monolith a source of energy and conduct ceremonies at its base during spring and fall equinoxes.
Rock climbing enthusiasts can access 27 different routes on the boulder, with technical grades ranging from 5.8 to 5.13 on the Yosemite Decimal System.
The boulder creates its own microclimate, affecting local weather patterns and supporting specific plant species that grow exclusively on its surface.
Location: Querétaro
Elevation above the sea: 2,510 m
Part of: Sierra Gorda
GPS coordinates: 20.75054,-99.94618
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:53
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