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Aconcagua (Spanish pronunciation: [akoŋˈkaɣwa]) is a mountain in the Principal Cordillera [4] of the Andes mountain range, in Mendoza Province, Argentina.It is the highest mountain in the Americas, the highest outside Asia, [5] and the highest in both the Western Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere [1] with a summit elevation of 6,961 metres (22,838 ft).
Aconcagua is the highest peak, at about 6,962 m (22,841 ft). This list does not include submarine mountain ranges. If submarine mountains are included, the longest is the global mid-ocean ridge system which extends for about 65,000 km (40,000 mi).
Rank Country or Region Highest point Elevation 1 Argentina Aconcagua [1]: 6,962 m (22,841 ft) 4 Bolivia Nevado Sajama [2]: 6,542 m (21,463 ft) 8 Brazil Pico da Neblina [3]
Aconcagua is perhaps the easiest climb of its elevation, but kills climbers each year--and shouldn't be underestimated.
Location Coordinates [1] Prominence (m) Height (m) Col (m) Encirclement parent Prominence parent; 1. Mount Everest: ... Aconcagua: Aconcagua: 6. Mount Logan: Saint ...
Aconcagua Provincial Park is a Provincial Park located in the Mendoza Province in Argentina. The Andes mountain range draws all types of thrill seekers ranging in difficulty including hiking, climbing, skiing, etc. Besides it draws history lovers. This range plays an important place in the history of Latin America.
The reason lies in Chimborazo’s location, which is 1.5 degrees south of the equator. ... unlike Everest or Aconcagua (the highest peak in the Andes), this superlative mountain is both physically ...
Mount Aconcagua is located in Las Heras Department, at 6,962 metres above sea level it holds many records, including: The highest mountain in South America. The Highest Mountain in all of the Americas. The highest mountain in the Southern Hemisphere. The highest mountain outside of the continent of Asia.