Aconcagua is the highest mountain in the
Americas at 6,960.8 m (22,837.3 ft). It is located in the Andes mountain
range, in the province of Mendoza, Argentina, and lies 112 kilometres
(70 mi) west by north of its capital, the city of Mendoza.Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aconcagua
| Aconcagua | |
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Aconcagua from park entrance.
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,961 m (22,838 ft) [1] |
| Prominence | 6,961 m (22,838 ft) [1] Ranked 2nd |
| Listing | Seven Summits Country high point Ultra |
| Coordinates | 32°39′12.35″S 70°00′39.9″WCoordinates: 32°39′12.35″S 70°00′39.9″W |
| Naming | |
| Pronunciation | Spanish: [akoŋˈkaɣwa] /ˌækəŋˈkɑːɡwə/ or /ˌɑːkəŋˈkɑːɡwə/ |
| Geography | |
Aconcagua
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| Location | Mendoza Province, Argentina |
| Parent range | Andes |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1897 by Matthias Zurbriggen (first recorded ascent)[2] |
| Easiest route | Scramble (North) |
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