In 1627, the entire island was forested. Within 20 years, sugar plantations had replaced the trees.
Constituye una importante elevación dentro de la cordillera de la Isla. Además de ser Monumento Natural es considerado monumento histórico por la célebre Batalla realizada en sus faldas en la época de la Independencia.

In 1627, the entire island was forested. Within 20 years, sugar plantations had replaced the trees.