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Sierra de Cristo Rey


category : Natural Attractions
The Mountain of Christ the King looms above El Paso at point where territories of Texas, Mexico, and New Mexico meet. Prominent on the 4,576-foot summit is a massive monument of Christ on the Cross by artist Urbici Soler, built of Cordova cream limestone quarried near Austin. Not recommended to climb except during Pilgrimage last Sun. in Oct.


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Fort Bliss

U.S. Army post established in 1848

El Paso, TX Historic Forts

Scenic Drives

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El Paso, TX Scenic Drives

El Paso Union Depot

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El Paso, TX Railroad History

El Paso Museum of Art

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El Paso, TX Museums

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Woodward Agate Ranch

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Sierra de Cristo Rey

The Mountain of Christ the King looms above El Paso at point where territories of Texas, Mexico, and New Mexico meet. Promine...

The Meteor Crater

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San Felipe Springs and Moore Park

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