The highest mountains of South America
The best of the mountains of South America
South America is a continent after Asia with the highest mountains. You will find a whole range of six thousanders mountains in the Andean ridge on the western part of the continent. Most of the largest are active or extinct volcanoes. Come and see the top of them (this list is not complete, it is gradually expanding)
Huascarán Sur
The highest mountain in Peru
The mighty Huascaran massif consists of only two peaks separated by the broad pass. The higher Huascaran Sur (6 746 m asl) is the highest mountain in the Cordillera Blanca mountain range and the entire country of Peru. A slightly smaller Huascaran Norte (6 655 m asl) is the second highest. Huascaran is beautifully visible from miles around, because it rises directly above the main valley of rio Santa. continue reading
Nevado Sajama
The highest mountain in Bolivia
The massive volcano Nevado Sajama (6 542 m asl) is the highest mountain throughout Bolivia. Because it is a relatively easily accessible and walkable, it belongs among the favorite destinations of experienced tourists. In addition, its whole surroundings falls within the beautiful park of the same name, where you can make a lot of beautiful hikes. continue reading
Illimani
Second Highest Mountain of Bolivia
The monumental massif of the second highest mountain in Bolivia, Illimani (6,439m), is one of the most famous Bolivian mountain images ever. The panorama of the endless number of red houses over which the white mountain crown rises on the horizon is breathtaking. continue reading
Ancohuma
Third highest mountain of Bolivia
Ancohuma (6,427m) asl is the third highest mountain in Bolivia. It is located in the northern part of the Cordillera Real. Thanks to its white spike, it is recognizable virtually from anywhere. Beautiful views of it are also from Lake Titicaca continue reading
Parinacota
The most beautiful volcano in the world
Among the most beautiful volcanoes of Bolivia and the whole world, there is, by a white cap decorated, Parinacota (6 342 m asl). Although the most fashionable exit trails lead to it from Bolivia, the most beautiful view is from the Chilean side of Lake Chungara. Together with the neighboring Pomerape Volcano (6,282m asl), they are called „two mountains“ after the Payachata in Ayamu. continue reading
Illampu
The fourth highest mountain in Bolivia
Illampu (6,368 m above sea level) is the fourth highest mountain in Bolivia. It lies at the very northern end of the Cordillera Real, just a short walk from the famous picturesque town of Sorata. continue reading
Nevado Santa Cruz
Monumental mountain
Nevado Santa Cruz is a very beautiful mountain, which will surely captivate you already at first glance. It is the highest peak of the entire massif and one of the highest mountains of Cordillera Blanca. It dominates the entire walk to the lagoon Yuraccocha. continue reading
Huayna Potosí
The nearest six thousander in the surrou
Huayna Potosi is very popular mountain mainly for its accessibility from the capital of Bolivia – La Paz. If you want to see it, then the ideal outlook place is from the slightly smaller Chacaltaya, former ski resort, from where people undertake popular trips. continue reading
Pomerape
Parinacota's little brother
The Pomerape volcano (6,282 m above sea level) is the smaller of the Payachata pair of „two mountains“ and is also less beautiful, so it is also significantly less climbed than the neighboring Parinacota. In any case, it is still a very interesting peak, which you will enjoy while walking through the Sajama National Park. continue reading
Uturuncu
The easiest six thousender in the world
Volcano Uturuncu has two peaks and the main peak has slightly over six thousand meters above sea level. According to the maps 6 008 m asl, according to GPS 6 025 m asl. The east peak (5 930 m asl) is only slightly smaller. It is one of the few places in the world, where you get above six thousand meters above sea level easily by hiking. In addition, the ascent is made easier by a small road leading up to the pass (5 750 m asl) between the two peaks, where once used to be a small mine for sulfur. This route also belongs among the highest roads in the world. continue reading
Sairecabur
Featureless nearly six thousander
Farther to the north from Licancabur lies another huge volcanic massif with relatively featureless peaks. The highest of these is Sairecabur (5 971 m asl). But this massif is more accessible from the Chilean side, because there is a small road leading to the famous Geiseres del Tatio. continue reading
Licancabur
Volcanic lighthouse over lagoon Verde
One of the most typical Bolivian scenery is the view from the lagoon Verde of volcano Licancabur (5 960 m asl) lying directly on the border with Chile. Beautifully symmetrical volcanic cone rises to a height of nearly six thousand meters above sea level. Despite its height it belongs among simple hiking destinations. continue reading
Nevado Chachani
Six thousandth above Arequipa
If the volcano El Misti is such a symbol of Arequipa, then against it the large, multi-peak volcano Chachani (6,057 m above sea level) looks like a not very interesting mountain. On the other hand, it is higher and reaches more than six thousand meters above sea level. At the same time, the rule applies to her that it is better to climb an ugly mountain and look from the top to a nice one than the other way around :-) continue reading
Alpamayo
The most beautiful mountain in Peru
Because Alpamayo looks like an impossibly beautiful glacier pyramid, it is ranked among one of the most beautiful mountains not only in Peru, but all over the world. Trekking routes lead both from the south (commercial) and northern (more adventurous) side of the mountain, so you can see it from virtually all sides. continue reading
Acotango
Abandoned six thousand
At the southern end of Sajama National Park is a group of four volcanoes. The highest of them is Acotango (6,052 m above sea level). From its top there is a beautiful view of both Lake Chungara and a pair of beautiful volcanoes Parinacota and Pomerape. Surprisingly, few tourists try to climb this volcano. continue reading
Cerro Capurata
South end of Nevados de Quimsachata
The southern end of the volcanic ridge Nevados de Quimsachata is closed by the beautiful volcano Cerro Capurata (5,990 m above sea level), which is only ten meters missing from the magical border of 6,000 meters above sea level. It is separated from the neighboring highest volcano Acotango by a deep saddle (5,410 m above sea level). continue reading
