Argentina is home to the world’s highest peak outside of Asia: Aconcagua. Aconcagua is one of the Seven Summits and is a mighty peak in the middle of the Andes mountain Range.
The Andes are one of the world’s longest continental mountain ranges. This magnificent range is home to over 100 6000-meter peaks. Spanning 7 countries, the Andes run the length of South America. Many of the highest mountains in Argentina are situated along the backbone of the Andes.
Below you’ll find a map and a list of the highest mountains in Argentina. The list is based on info from Andes.org.uk and PeakBagger.com. Enjoy!
Here is a list of the highest mountains in Argentina:
1. Aconcagua – 6962 meters | 22841 feet
Aconcagua, Argentina
Range: High Andes
Elevation: 6962 meters | 22841 feet
Prominence 6962 meters | 22841 fee
Isolation: 16517.62 kilometers | 10263.57 miles
First Ascent: 1897
2. Ojos del Salado – 6893 meters | 22614 feet
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Range: Puna
Elevation: 6893 meters | 22614 feet
Prominence 3688 meters | 12100 feet
Isolation: 630.55 kilometers | 391.8 miles
First Ascent: 1937
3. Pissis – 6793 meters | 22287 feet
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Range: Puna
Elevation: 6793 meters | 22287 feet
Prominence 2143 meters | 7031 feet
Isolation: 75.81 kilometers | 47.1 miles
First Ascent: 1937
4. Bonete – 6759 meters | 22175 feet
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Range:<
Range: Puna
Elevation: 6759 meters | 22175 feet
Prominence 1499 meters | 4918 feet
Isolation: 27.2 kilometers | 16.9 miles
First Ascent: 1970
5. Tres Cruces – 6748 meters | 22139 feet
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Range:
Range: Puna
Elevation: 6748 meters | 22139 feet
Prominence 1422 meters | 4665 feet
Isolation: 23.3 kilometers | 14.48 miles
First Ascent: 1937
6. Llullaillaco – 6739 meters | 22110 feet
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Range: Northern
Range: Northern Puna
Elevation: 6739 meters | 22110 feet
Prominence 2344 meters | 7691 feet
Isolation: 264.45 kilometers | 164.32 miles
First Ascent: 1952
7. Mercedario – 6710 meters | 22014 feet
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Range: Puna
Ele
Range: Puna
Elevation: 6670 meters | 21883 feet
Prominence 658 meters | 2159 feet
Isolation: 8.74 kilometers | 5.43 miles
First Ascent: 1970
9. Incahuasi – 6621 meters | 21722 feet
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We do not guarantee accuracy for the information in this post. The elevation, range and first ascent information is based on data from Andes.org.uk. The prominence and isolation information is based on data from PeakBagger.com.
Learn more about the highest mountains in Argentina in John Biggar’s book, The Andes:
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