Peña de Bernal

The Peña de Bernal is one of the world largest monoliths, third largest in size following the Rock of Gibraltar in Spain and the Sugarloaf in Brazil.

There are a variety of theories regarding its origin.  Most likely it is what remains of an old volcano, where the magma cooled inside and the exterior has eventually eroded away, leaving a single large igneous rock behind.  Other theories include that it is of extraterrestrial origins; it certainly looks out of place in the landscape. 

The Peña de Bernal is said to be a location of energy, and many people make a pilgrimage to the site on the equinox.  They climb to the top dressed in all white, to recharge with its energy. 

After the required check in, we walked part of the way up the massive rock.  As it was mid-afternoon, we did not venture to the summit, so as not to have to walk back down in the dark.  Though we did enjoy the view from above down into the little town of San Sebastián de Bernal.