La Rumorosa, Mountain town in Tecate, Mexico
La Rumorosa stands at an elevation of 1,252 meters in Baja California, featuring rocky terrain and expansive mountain vistas across the Sierra de Juárez range.
The construction of the mountain road through Sierra de Juárez in 1917 marked the first direct land connection between Tijuana and central Mexico without crossing into the United States.
The El Vallecito archaeological site contains 18 sets of Native American cave paintings, including significant works such as the Rooted Man and Indian Cave murals.
The town serves as a strategic stop along Mexican Federal Highway 2D, connecting Mexicali to Tecate, with numerous services available for travelers crossing the mountain pass.
Winter brings substantial snowfall to this high-altitude settlement, creating an unexpected alpine environment in the desert region of Baja California.
Location: Tecate
GPS coordinates: 32.52340,-116.05940
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:32
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