GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Aconcagua
Aconcagua rises in Mendoza province, Argentina, close to the Chilean border. It is the highest summit in South America and outside Asia above sea level.
Fast Facts
- Argentina’s IGN gives an elevation of 6,960.8 m above sea level.
- The summit is within Argentina, not on the international boundary.
- Its high relief is part of the central Andes, with glaciers and severe high-altitude conditions.
Connected lessons
- AconcaguaMap, explanation and practice
Geographical connections
- AndesRelated places
- Ojos del SaladoRelated places
- ChimborazoRelated places
- HuascaránRelated places