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How high are the mountains of the Sierra Madre del Sur?
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The mountains of the Sierra Madre del Sur are characterized by a landscape of narrow ridges and steep-flanked valleys. Much of this region crests at elevations of approximately 6,500 feet (2,000 metres), with only a few peaks exceeding 10,000 feet (3,000 metres).1