 | Distant view of Mercedario from the south (photographer unknown) |
Cerro Mercedario
22210 ft (6770 m) . |
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| Location: | High Andes, N Argentina near Chile border, 90 miles (140 km) NW of Mendoza | ||
| Lat / Long: | 32.0° S, 70.1° W | ||
| Volcanic Type: | Stratovolcano? (probably non-volcanic) | ||
| Volcanic Status: | Extinct | ||
| First Ascent: | V. Ostrowski & A. Karpinski, 1934 (possible Inca ascent, before 1500) | ||
| First Ski Descent: | |||
| Skiable Vertical: | ? | ||
A brief description of Cerro Mercedario will be added here soon, along with a topographic map.
More photos and info about routes, access, etc. may be added in the future ...