Cuchilla Grande

Cuchilla Grande
Cerro Catedral, the highest point in Uruguay.
Highest point
PeakCerro Catedral (Cathedral Hill)
Elevation513.66 m (1,685.2 ft)
Coordinates34°22′0″S 54°40′0″W / 34.36667°S 54.66667°W / -34.36667; -54.66667
Geography
Cuchilla Grande is located in Uruguay
Cuchilla Grande
Cuchilla Grande
Location in Uruguay
CountryUruguay
Geology
Age of rockPrecambrian
Type of rockGranite, gneiss

Cuchilla Grande is a hill range that crosses the east part of Uruguay from north to south. It extends from the south part of Cerro Largo Department, through the departments of Treinta y Tres and Lavalleja and ends in Maldonado Department where it forms its highest peaks.