 | Aconcagua from the east (photographer unknown) <click to enlarge> |
Cerro Aconcagua
22834 ft (6960 m) Highest point in South America . |
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| Location: | High Andes, western Argentina, 75 miles (120 km) NW of Mendoza | ||
| Lat / Long: | 32.6° S, 70.0° W | ||
| Volcanic Type: | Non-volcanic | ||
| First Ascent: | Matthias Zurbriggen, 1897 (possible Inca ascent, before 1500) | ||
| First Ski Descent: | |||
| Skiable Vertical: | ? | ||
A brief description of Cerro Aconcagua will be added here soon, along with a topographic map.
More photos and info about routes, access, etc. may be added in the future ...