Cerro La Silla (el Cerro De La Silla) May 2026

In Ballet Folklórico , the song is used for regional dances from Nuevo León. These dances often involve fast footwork ( zapateado ), jumping steps ( saltitos ), and are typically performed in traditional costumes representing the northern frontier. The Landmark: Cerro de la Silla (Mountain)

It was famously composed by Antonio Tanguma , a legendary accordionist known as the "King of Polka" in Mexico. Cerro la Silla (El cerro de la silla)

While Tanguma wrote it, the song is frequently performed by groups like Los Broncos de Reynosa , Conjunto Linares , and Montez de Durango . In Ballet Folklórico , the song is used

This piece is a cornerstone of music and is essential to the cultural identity of northern Mexico. While Tanguma wrote it, the song is frequently

The song is named after the mountain that serves as the visual symbol of Monterrey.