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Cono de Arita" in the Puna de Atacama, Salta Aconcagua. The Andes (/ ˈ æ n d iː z / AN-deez), Andes Mountains or Andean Mountain Range (Spanish: Cordillera de los Andes; Quechua: Anti) are the longest continental mountain range in the world, forming a continuous highland along the western edge of South America.
Mountains of the Andes; Elevation Name Range Coordinates Image Country 6,961: Aconcagua: Principal Cordillera: Argentina: 6,893: Ojos del Salado: Puna de Atacama
Cordillera Neovolcánica, an active volcanic belt in Mexico; Mexican Cordillera, consisting of the Juarez Segment, the Huayacocotla Segment, the Victoria Segment, and the Nuevoleones Cordillera; Cordillera de los Andes (also called the Andes Mountains or South American Cordillera), comprising the mountain ranges of western South America
Physiographic world map with mountain ranges and highland areas in brown, pink, and gray. This is a list of mountain ranges on Earth and a few other astronomical bodies.First, the highest and longest mountain ranges on Earth are listed, followed by more comprehensive alphabetical lists organized by continent.
The Sierra de La Culata is a mountain range in the largest massif in Venezuela, the Cordillera de Mérida, which in turn is part of the northern extent of the Cordillera de los Andes (Andes Mountains). The Sierra la Culata includes some of the highest peaks in Venezuela, such as Pico Piedras Blancas, Pico Pan de Azúcar, and Collado del Cóndor.
[2] [3] Heights are taken from the Peruvian IGM 1:100,000 series maps with the OEAV survey maps [4] of the Cordillera Blanca (north and south) used where the IGM maps do not give spot heights. SRTM data has been used in a few places to confirm these heights, but due to the steep terrain is often unusable [ 5 ]
Christ the Redeemer of the Andes (Spanish: Cristo Redentor de los Andes) is a monument high in the Principal Cordillera of the Andes at 3,832 metres (12,572 ft) above mean sea level on the border between Argentina and Chile. It was unveiled on 13 March 1904 to celebrate the peaceful resolution of the border dispute between the two countries.
Much of the Cordillera Sur falls within the Regional Park of El Valle and Carrascoy, a protected natural area that serves as the green lung of the region.The park is recognized for its natural beauty, environmental quality, and rich archaeological, historical, and cultural heritage, making it a popular destination for hiking, mountain sports, guided tours, and heritage visits.